Name: We are the stories we tell ourselves
Uploaded: 2010-03-19T08:33:00Z
Duration: 20 min 57 s
Description: Where does creative inspiration spring from? At TEDIndia, Hollywood/Bollywood director Shekhar Kapur ("Elizabeth," "Mr. India") pinpoints his source of creativity: sheer, utter panic. He shares a powerful way to unleash your inner storyteller.

Where does creative inspiration spring from? At TEDIndia, Hollywood/Bollywood director Shekhar Kapur ("Elizabeth," "Mr. India") pinpoints his source of creativity: sheer, utter panic. He shares a powerful way to unleash your inner storyteller.

We are the stories we tell ourselves

Creativity often begins not with certainty, but with panic and letting go of rigid plans. By surrendering to chaos, storytellers can tap into moments of truth and access a deeper source of inspiration. Stories are more than entertainment—they define who people are and shape the way individuals relate to the universe. Even as stories contain contradictions, searching for harmony rather than resolution reflects the infinite complexity of existence.