I would suggest Creativity: The Psychology of Discovery and Invention by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi [1] I have not read the book yet but it is on my reading list.

I would suggest Creativity: The Psychology of Discovery and Invention by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi [1] I have not read the book yet but it is on my reading list. I'm currently going through "Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience" [2] by the same author and it is illuminating to see the author examine a simple process such as enjoying a walk and reveal the intricate interplay of our consciousness, attention and self. [1] http://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Psychology-Discovery-Mihaly-Csikszentmihalyi/dp/0062283251/ref=la_B000AQ1KVM_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1406403969&sr=1-2 http://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Psychology-Discovery-Mihaly... [2] http://www.amazon.com/Flow-Psychology-Experience-Mihaly-Csikszentmihalyi/dp/0061339202/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1403718356&sr=1-1&keywords=flow+the+psychology+of+optimal+experience http://www.amazon.com/Flow-Psychology-Experience-Mihaly-Csik...