Have you ever taken the opportunity to marvel at an intricate painting, relax to a delicate piece of music, or ponder a complex poem? Humans pursue creative expression and enjoy creatively produced material every day. Creativity is essential for the arts, for new inventions, and for human expression. How does the brain support creativity? While creativity is all around us and a fundamental aspect of our lives, asking scientific questions about creativity has been difficult. While we can identify creative acts and processes, there has been some trouble testing and measuring creativity. Here, we explore the scientific research of creativity. In particular, we ask what is happening in the brain and in our thoughts in order for us to pursue creative activities. Finally, we explore some myths surrounding the brain and creativity and the benefits that being creative has in your life.