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We should approach the study of creative techniques with some degree of caution. That which may be standard procedure in time and space may not prove to be the rule in Havona, much less on Paradise.

We should approach the study of creative techniques with some degree of caution. That which may be standard procedure in time and space may not prove to be the rule in Havona, much less on Paradise.

Creativity on Paradise. We are instructed to think of God as a creator. (21, 1) But creatorship is not classified as one of the attributes of God; it is designated as being ". . . rather the aggregate of his acting nature." ( 44, 3) In this particular context, we believe that 11 creatorship" is being used in a very large sense - in the sense of designating any technique that might be employed to bring something, or someone, into existence. In this sense, it could possibly mean all of God's transformative techniques: personal, prepersonal, and Super-personal - creation, fragmentation, and eventuation. (333, 7) These techniques are employed on ". . . levels of subinfinite value and relative divinity expression." (3, 15) We may, or may not, have been given the names that refer to God's super-creative actions in relation to universal values and the absolute expression of divinity; perhaps the terms "deitize" (1158,3); (1172,5), or "eternalize" (146,2) are employed in this connection. As an example (ibid.), the Papers refer to a series of transformative acts by Paradise Deity as follows: . . beings ... who are trinitized, created, eventuated, or eternalized . . The term, "eternalized" could well refer to a supercreative act by Paradise Deity.

''Creativity on Paradise''. We are instructed to think of God as a creator. (21, 1) But creatorship is not classified as one of the attributes of God; it is designated as being ". . . rather the aggregate of his acting nature." ( 44, 3) In this particular context, we believe that 11 creatorship" is being used in a very large sense - in the sense of designating any technique that might be employed to bring something, or someone, into existence. In this sense, it could possibly mean all of God's transformative techniques: personal, prepersonal, and Super-personal - creation, fragmentation, and eventuation. (333, 7) These techniques are employed on ". . . levels of subinfinite value and relative divinity expression." (3, 15) We may, or may not, have been given the names that refer to God's super-creative actions in relation to universal values and the absolute expression of divinity; perhaps the terms "deitize" (1158,3); (1172,5), or "eternalize" (146,2) are employed in this connection. As an example (ibid.), the Papers refer to a series of transformative acts by Paradise Deity as follows: . . beings ... who are trinitized, created, eventuated, or eternalized . . The term, "eternalized" could well refer to a supercreative act by Paradise Deity.

Creativity in time and space. The Papers are a good deal more specific in the discussion of those creative techniques employed by the Corps of the Supreme Creators in the present universe age. These creators are working in time and space, and in the grand universe. They are the post-Havona creators. Concerning their methods, we are informed:

''Creativity in time and space''. The Papers are a good deal more specific in the discussion of those creative techniques employed by the Corps of the Supreme Creators in the present universe age. These creators are working in time and space, and in the grand universe. They are the post-Havona creators. Concerning their methods, we are informed:

Static potentials are activated by the Paradise Trinity. This causes the Deity Absolute to act upon the Unqualified Absolute and, at the same time, establishes destiny in the Universal Absolute. "Undifferentiated potentials" are thereupon transformed into "segregated and defined plans" by the Ultimacy of Deity. These plans perfectly anticipate the needs of the master universe and accordingly fall under the jurisdiction of the Master Architects. (1298,5-6) Finite beings are created out of the "potentiality of the Supreme" (1283, 2), which must constitute the final step in the maturation of potentials in the grand universe. (See Appendix VII., §2. The Maturation of Potentials.)

Static potentials are activated by the Paradise Trinity. This causes the Deity Absolute to act upon the Unqualified Absolute and, at the same time, establishes destiny in the Universal Absolute. "Undifferentiated potentials" are thereupon transformed into "segregated and defined plans" by the Ultimacy of Deity. These plans perfectly anticipate the needs of the master universe and accordingly fall under the jurisdiction of the Master Architects. (1298,5-6) Finite beings are created out of the "potentiality of the Supreme" (1283, 2), which must constitute the final step in the maturation of potentials in the grand universe. (See Appendix VII., §2. The Maturation of Potentials.)

That which derives from ever-existent Deity is also ever-existent. It cannot be destroyed although it may be subjected to unlimited transformation. (468,5) Force Organizers cause space-force to evolve into energy; Power Directors transform energy into mass - this is the origin of the physical space bodies. The Morontia Power Supervisors similarly work in the morontia realms. Life Carriers catalyze the required revolutions in lifeless matter, which causes it to become alive. The Supreme Creators similarly operate upon the higher phases of divine energy and bring into existence the spirit, and other higher beings of the central, super-, and local universes.

That which derives from ever-existent Deity is also ever-existent. It cannot be destroyed although it may be subjected to unlimited transformation. (468,5) Force Organizers cause space-force to evolve into energy; Power Directors transform energy into mass - this is the origin of the physical space bodies. The Morontia Power Supervisors similarly work in the morontia realms. Life Carriers catalyze the required revolutions in lifeless matter, which causes it to become alive. The Supreme Creators similarly operate upon the higher phases of divine energy and bring into existence the spirit, and other higher beings of the central, super-, and local universes.

:(468,3) The Supreme Creators are able to cause "...the time transmutations of matured potentials into experiential Actuals." In the larger and the higher sense, the Supreme Creators are "transformative creators," but, from the perspective of the finite level and a finite creature, these Supreme Creators actually do create. (1298, 7) Such prerogatives of creativity are inalienable from the personality of a Creator; not even the experience of being incarnated on a bestowal mission can completely divorce these attributes from the incarnated personality of a Creator Son. (1329, 2)

(468,3) The Supreme Creators are able to cause "...the time transmutations of matured potentials into experiential Actuals." In the larger and the higher sense, the Supreme Creators are "transformative creators," but, from the perspective of the finite level and a finite creature, these Supreme Creators actually do create. (1298, 7) Such prerogatives of creativity are inalienable from the personality of a Creator; not even the experience of being incarnated on a bestowal mission can completely divorce these attributes from the incarnated personality of a Creator Son. (1329, 2)

The limits of creativity. What is the creative domain? Does it have limits? We advance the opinion that it does have boundaries and limits. It seems likely that its inner and existential boundary would be found where God maintains subinfinite relations as a person to other persons (3,17); "God, as a person, creates." (333, 7) We might call this "the inner boundary of creativity." Now, is there an outer boundary? We believe there is, at least in the experiential sense. We are informed (4,12) that God the Ultimate operates on "final creative levels." This would appear to be "the outer boundary of creativity." The entire domain of creativity, in the strictest use of that word, is subinfinite from a quantitative standpoint, and subabsolute from a qualitative standpoint. Creativity operates in the realms of "relative" reality. (3,15)

''The limits of creativity''. What is the creative domain? Does it have limits? We advance the opinion that it does have boundaries and limits. It seems likely that its inner and existential boundary would be found where God maintains subinfinite relations as a person to other persons (3,17); "God, as a person, creates." (333, 7) We might call this "the inner boundary of creativity." Now, is there an outer boundary? We believe there is, at least in the experiential sense. We are informed (4,12) that God the Ultimate operates on "final creative levels." This would appear to be "the outer boundary of creativity." The entire domain of creativity, in the strictest use of that word, is subinfinite from a quantitative standpoint, and subabsolute from a qualitative standpoint. Creativity operates in the realms of "relative" reality. (3,15)

As we further explore the nature of a creative transaction, it is apparent that there is more than one kind of creative action. We are not entirely sure we can discriminate all the types of creative techniques, but there appear to be at least four of them:

As we further explore the nature of a creative transaction, it is apparent that there is more than one kind of creative action. We are not entirely sure we can discriminate all the types of creative techniques, but there appear to be at least four of them:

In certain situations, the creators seem to encounter some external (or some inherent) factor that limits creativity. Such creative-limiting factors must be inherent in the circumstances of the situation. Consider the following examples:

In certain situations, the creators seem to encounter some external (or some inherent) factor that limits creativity. Such creative-limiting factors must be inherent in the circumstances of the situation. Consider the following examples:

:(a) The Eternal Son can transmit creator prerogatives, but he is not able to transmit to his (Creator) Sons the ability to create additional creators. (77, 7) This limitation appears to be inherent in the nature of the Paradise Son.

:(a) ''The Eternal Son'' can transmit creator prerogatives, but he is not able to transmit to his (Creator) Sons the ability to create additional creators. (77, 7) This limitation appears to be inherent in the nature of the Paradise Son.

:(b) The Master Spirits. Here we encounter what would appear to be the classical example of creativity limited by circumstances. There are just seven Master Spirits, and there could be no other number, because no other number would satisfy the situation which requires the subabsolute expression of the single-and-plural combinations of the three Paradise Deities in action. (184,1) Even the Gods are unable to alter mathematics.

:(b) ''The Master Spirits''. Here we encounter what would appear to be the classical example of creativity limited by circumstances. There are just seven Master Spirits, and there could be no other number, because no other number would satisfy the situation which requires the subabsolute expression of the single-and-plural combinations of the three Paradise Deities in action. (184,1) Even the Gods are unable to alter mathematics.

:(c) Solitary Messengers are of stationary numbers. (256, 2) We do not know whether this is a limitation that is self-imposed by the Infinite Spirit, or a limitation that is inherent in the bestowal of Supreme-Ultimate Mind. (262,3)

:(c) ''Solitary Messengers'' are of stationary numbers. (256, 2) We do not know whether this is a limitation that is self-imposed by the Infinite Spirit, or a limitation that is inherent in the bestowal of Supreme-Ultimate Mind. (262,3)

:(d) Bright and Morning Stars, the local universe chief executives, are limited in numbers to one in each local creation. (369,5) In the creation of such a being, the parental Universe Son and Spirit are not conjoined in any manner; neither is the resulting Gabriel their creative equal, nevertheless, we are instructed (ibid.) that "they can create only one." But, this limitation does not occur because these chief executives are trinitized - they are not trinitized. Evidently some basic potential in each local universe is exhausted when its chief executive is created.

:(d) ''Bright and Morning Stars'', the local universe chief executives, are limited in numbers to one in each local creation. (369,5) In the creation of such a being, the parental Universe Son and Spirit are not conjoined in any manner; neither is the resulting Gabriel their creative equal, nevertheless, we are instructed (ibid.) that "they can create only one." But, this limitation does not occur because these chief executives are trinitized - they are not trinitized. Evidently some basic potential in each local universe is exhausted when its chief executive is created.

:(e) Father Melchizedeks. We observe there is only one Father Melchizedek in each local universe. (384, §1) Nowhere are we instructed (as with Gabriel) that the Universe Son and Spirit are in any way limited in their ability to create more than one Original Melchizedek. We suspect, however, that such is the case. Since a Father Melchizedek co-creates the Melchizedek order of Sons with the Universe Son and Spirit (385,1), then two or more such Father Melchizedeks in one local universe would be redundant.

:(e) ''Father Melchizedeks''. We observe there is only one Father Melchizedek in each local universe. (384, §1) Nowhere are we instructed (as with Gabriel) that the Universe Son and Spirit are in any way limited in their ability to create more than one Original Melchizedek. We suspect, however, that such is the case. Since a Father Melchizedek co-creates the Melchizedek order of Sons with the Universe Son and Spirit (385,1), then two or more such Father Melchizedeks in one local universe would be redundant.

:(f) Pattern beings and first-borns. The first-born of an order, like certain pattern beings in an order, seems to have a unique status and sometimes has certain specialized functions. This may, or may not, be due to "creativity limited by circumstances." This type of being will be considered separately.

:(f) ''Pattern beings and first-borns''. The first-born of an order, like certain pattern beings in an order, seems to have a unique status and sometimes has certain specialized functions. This may, or may not, be due to "creativity limited by circumstances." This type of being will be considered separately.

These examples should serve to illustrate the principle of "creativity limited by circumstances." And there are other situations that could be cited.

These examples should serve to illustrate the principle of "creativity limited by circumstances." And there are other situations that could be cited.

There are several instances in which the Papers call attention to the existence of a "pattern being," or to an "archetype" of an order of beings, or to the special status of the "first-born" of an entire order of beings. As we have noted, these differences may be due to "creativity limited by circumstances," or they may be entirely due to the uncomplicated fact of being "first" and thus pre-empting certain specialized functions - or, they may be due to a combination of both factors. Regardless of the cause of the unique status of these beings, it is informative to review them as a group:

There are several instances in which the Papers call attention to the existence of a "pattern being," or to an "archetype" of an order of beings, or to the special status of the "first-born" of an entire order of beings. As we have noted, these differences may be due to "creativity limited by circumstances," or they may be entirely due to the uncomplicated fact of being "first" and thus pre-empting certain specialized functions - or, they may be due to a combination of both factors. Regardless of the cause of the unique status of these beings, it is informative to review them as a group:

:(234, 4-5) The original Michael. The original Creator Son, the "first-born Michael," is the presiding head of his order of sonship. His career differs, at least concerning the creature bestowals, from that of a typical Creator Son. ( 87,2-3) His seven creature bestowals were in the central universe, in the times of Grandfanda, and they served to interpret (to the finite level of comprehension) (86, 6-7) the seven transcendental bestowals which were made by the Eternal Son on the (86, 6-7) seven circuits of the central creation.

:(234, 4-5) ''The original Michael''. The original Creator Son, the "first-born Michael," is the presiding head of his order of sonship. His career differs, at least concerning the creature bestowals, from that of a typical Creator Son. ( 87,2-3) His seven creature bestowals were in the central universe, in the times of Grandfanda, and they served to interpret (to the finite level of comprehension) (86, 6-7) the seven transcendental bestowals which were made by the Eternal Son on the (86, 6-7) seven circuits of the central creation.

:(300,1) The original supernaphim. This angel is the first-born of the primary supernaphim and is stationed on Paradise. This being, "the original pattern angel," designates the Chiefs of Assignment (primary supernaphim) who preside over all three orders of these angels - primary, secondary, and tertiary. This "first angel of Paradise" is the mutual chief of all supernaphim.

:(300,1) ''The original supernaphim''. This angel is the first-born of the primary supernaphim and is stationed on Paradise. This being, "the original pattern angel," designates the Chiefs of Assignment (primary supernaphim) who preside over all three orders of these angels - primary, secondary, and tertiary. This "first angel of Paradise" is the mutual chief of all supernaphim.

:(157,10) Havona pattern beings. Besides the natives of Havona, its inhabitants ". . . embrace numerous classes of pattern beings for various universe groups . . ." These beings serve as teachers and advisers for their groups.

:(157,10) ''Havona pattern beings''. Besides the natives of Havona, its inhabitants ". . . embrace numerous classes of pattern beings for various universe groups . . ." These beings serve as teachers and advisers for their groups.

:(396, 3) The original Life Carrier. Nambia is the name of the ". . . original and first-born Life Carrier of Nebadon." He is (with Gabriel and the Father Melchizedek) the director of all the activities of the order of Life Carriers in our local universe.

:(396, 3) ''The original Life Carrier''. Nambia is the name of the ". . . original and first-born Life Carrier of Nebadon." He is (with Gabriel and the Father Melchizedek) the director of all the activities of the order of Life Carriers in our local universe.

:(407,6) The original Evening Star. Gavalia is the name of the "first-born" of the Evening Stars in Nebadon. He serves as head of this order of superangels in the universe of Nebadon.

:(407,6) ''The original Evening Star''. Gavalia is the name of the "first-born" of the Evening Stars in Nebadon. He serves as head of this order of superangels in the universe of Nebadon.

:(408, 7) The original archangel. We are not given the name of the "first-born" of the archangels of Nebadon, but we are informed that this being is the director of his order in our local universe.

:(408, 7) ''The original archangel''. We are not given the name of the "first-born" of the archangels of Nebadon, but we are informed that this being is the director of his order in our local universe.

:(421,1) The original angel of Nebadon. We do not know the name of the "first-born" angel of Nebadon, but we are told that she presides over the central training schools for seraphim in this local universe.

:(421,1) ''The original angel of Nebadon''. We do not know the name of the "first-born" angel of Nebadon, but we are told that she presides over the central training schools for seraphim in this local universe.

:(418,.3) Pattern and archetype seraphim. In the early times of Nebadon there were created certain "pattern angels" and certain "angelic archetypes." These beings may have certain specialized functions but we are not informed as to the nature of such activities.

:(418,.3) ''Pattern and archetype seraphim''. In the early times of Nebadon there were created certain "pattern angels" and certain "angelic archetypes." These beings may have certain specialized functions but we are not informed as to the nature of such activities.

It is apparent that the fact of being "first" has real significance in the affairs of the universes. In the evaluation of the uniqueness of the members of this group, however, we should recognize that we may be taking note of a specialized function that could be entirely due to the uncomplicated fact of being "first," and might not be due to some difference in inherent nature that is caused by "creativity limited by circumstances." Two examples should serve to illustrate this moot point:

It is apparent that the fact of being "first" has real significance in the affairs of the universes. In the evaluation of the uniqueness of the members of this group, however, we should recognize that we may be taking note of a specialized function that could be entirely due to the uncomplicated fact of being "first," and might not be due to some difference in inherent nature that is caused by "creativity limited by circumstances." Two examples should serve to illustrate this moot point:

We are not at all certain that it is proper to group together what appears to be the transformative techniques of Reflex Creativity and Reflective Creativity. They may be quite different in principle, but they do have one important feature in common: each involves a creative action which is induced in one creator by another, and a separate creative transaction that is being performed by one or more other creators. We can identify only one example of each of these transformative acts.

We are not at all certain that it is proper to group together what appears to be the transformative techniques of Reflex Creativity and Reflective Creativity. They may be quite different in principle, but they do have one important feature in common: each involves a creative action which is induced in one creator by another, and a separate creative transaction that is being performed by one or more other creators. We can identify only one example of each of these transformative acts.

:(a) Reflex creativity. In view of the basic nature of the Infinite Spirit the origin of a Creative Spirit is virtually inevitable, for the Conjoint Actor is "motivated by the Father-Son partnership." (99,6) The Infinite Spirit is the infinite-eternal, trinitized, personalization of the original "infinite and absolute thought" arising in the Universal Father, and its "perfect and ... divine expression" in the Eternal Son. (90,1) The origin of the Conjoint Actor is the infinite prototype for the later subinfinite personalizations of the Creator Sons. Such a Michael Son is born whenever an "absolute spiritual ideation" arising in the Eternal Son encounters in the Universal Father an "absolute personality concept." (234,6)

:(a) ''Reflex creativity''. In view of the basic nature of the Infinite Spirit the origin of a Creative Spirit is virtually inevitable, for the Conjoint Actor is "motivated by the Father-Son partnership." (99,6) The Infinite Spirit is the infinite-eternal, trinitized, personalization of the original "infinite and absolute thought" arising in the Universal Father, and its "perfect and ... divine expression" in the Eternal Son. (90,1) The origin of the Conjoint Actor is the infinite prototype for the later subinfinite personalizations of the Creator Sons. Such a Michael Son is born whenever an "absolute spiritual ideation" arising in the Eternal Son encounters in the Universal Father an "absolute personality concept." (234,6)

At the moment of the appearance of a new Creator Son the Infinite Spirit experiences the "supreme reaction of complement." (203,7) This simultaneous reaction produces a segregation within the Infinite Spirit of "the potential of the future . . . consort" of the Creator Son. (ibid.)

At the moment of the appearance of a new Creator Son the Infinite Spirit experiences the "supreme reaction of complement." (203,7) This simultaneous reaction produces a segregation within the Infinite Spirit of "the potential of the future . . . consort" of the Creator Son. (ibid.)

This transformative action, resulting in the initial segregation (within the Infinite Spirit) of the potential of a Creative Spirit-to-be, seems to be a reflex response to the creative action of the Father-Son in the personalization of a Creator Son. In our opinion, such reflex response is inherent and inevitable in view of the relationship of the Conjoint Actor to the partnership of the Father-Son.

This transformative action, resulting in the initial segregation (within the Infinite Spirit) of the potential of a Creative Spirit-to-be, seems to be a reflex response to the creative action of the Father-Son in the personalization of a Creator Son. In our opinion, such reflex response is inherent and inevitable in view of the relationship of the Conjoint Actor to the partnership of the Father-Son.

:(b) Reflective creativity. On the capitol of each of the seven superuniverses there are stationed seven Reflective Spirits, and each one of them is reflective of only one of the Seven Master Spirits of Paradise; each of the Seven Master Spirits is thus reflectively represented. (200,5) Whenever one of the Master Spirits takes the initiative in the creation of 1000 Havona Servitals on Paradise (273,12), then one Reflective Spirit in each superuniverse (the one who is reflective of that particular Master Spirit) forthwith produces 1000 Universal Conciliators -1000 in each superuniverse, 7000 in all. (275,2)

:(b) ''Reflective creativity''. On the capitol of each of the seven superuniverses there are stationed seven Reflective Spirits, and each one of them is reflective of only one of the Seven Master Spirits of Paradise; each of the Seven Master Spirits is thus reflectively represented. (200,5) Whenever one of the Master Spirits takes the initiative in the creation of 1000 Havona Servitals on Paradise (273,12), then one Reflective Spirit in each superuniverse (the one who is reflective of that particular Master Spirit) forthwith produces 1000 Universal Conciliators -1000 in each superuniverse, 7000 in all. (275,2)

This is not a clear-cut volitional act of creation on the part of the Reflective Spirits. These high Spirits are quite capable of taking the initiative in creation, as they do in the creation of seconaphim. (307, 4) But, the creation of the Universal Conciliators seems to be a reflex response in the Reflective Spirits, inherent in the fact that it is the basic nature of each one of them to be reflective of some one of the Master Spirits. This transformative action is so perfectly reflective that the Conciliators are characterized by "fourth creatures," just as are the Havona Servitals, even though there is no (non-reflective) reason for this. (See Appendix VIII., §8-B; Spirit Dominance: Universe Conciliators)

This is not a clear-cut volitional act of creation on the part of the Reflective Spirits. These high Spirits are quite capable of taking the initiative in creation, as they do in the creation of seconaphim. (307, 4) But, the creation of the Universal Conciliators seems to be a reflex response in the Reflective Spirits, inherent in the fact that it is the basic nature of each one of them to be reflective of some one of the Master Spirits. This transformative action is so perfectly reflective that the Conciliators are characterized by "fourth creatures," just as are the Havona Servitals, even though there is no (non-reflective) reason for this. (See Appendix VIII., §8-B; Spirit Dominance: Universe Conciliators)

The Papers mention only three procreating orders: human beings (559, 1), the Material Sons (516, 2), and the midsonite order. ( 400, Section 4) The ability of these three orders of creatures to reproduce their kind should not be confused with an act of creation. Creation and procreation have quite different meanings:

The Papers mention only three procreating orders: human beings (559, 1), the Material Sons (516, 2), and the midsonite order. ( 400, Section 4) The ability of these three orders of creatures to reproduce their kind should not be confused with an act of creation. Creation and procreation have quite different meanings:

Creation is, in part, defined (in Webster) as follows: "Act of causing to exist, or fact of being brought into existence by divine power or its equivalent.

:''Creation'' is, in part, defined (in Webster) as follows: "Act of causing to exist, or fact of being brought into existence by divine power or its equivalent.

Procreation is, in part, defined (in Webster) as follows: "To generate and produce; to beget; engender; as to procreate an heir."

:''Procreation'' is, in part, defined (in Webster) as follows: "To generate and produce; to beget; engender; as to procreate an heir."

Creation is a transformative technique for bringing new things and new beings into existence. Procreation is a transmissive technique for reproducing one's own kind, for transmitting germ plasm from one generation to another. Stated otherwise - creation is a productive process; procreation is a reproductive process. (From a strictly genetic viewpoint, a chicken is an egg's method of producing another egg.)

Creation is a transformative technique for bringing new things and new beings into existence. Procreation is a transmissive technique for reproducing one's own kind, for transmitting germ plasm from one generation to another. Stated otherwise - creation is a productive process; procreation is a reproductive process. (From a strictly genetic viewpoint, a chicken is an egg's method of producing another egg.)