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5 Ways To Spark Your Creativity
Creativity is the madness of life. It is the process that dreams are built on and made into reality by our conscious actions. When the energy feels blocked or we can't seem to find that creative spark, try these methods for generating "that free flowing mind".
1. Carry a notebook: around with you to jot down a thought or phrase that comes to mind. Creativity can happen at any time. So when the moment strikes, you have the opportunity to record the thought or creative genius.
2. Brainstorming: is a great technique used in generating creative ideas. Very effective when done in small groups, it's a stimulating way to get fresh ideas from different minds. If you don't have a group of people to work with, try it yourself. Start by writing down a topic or goal. Associating words in a brainstorm session, can open up a whole new path. This method takes a list of words and then builds an association between other key words on the list. Once an original word has been chosen, the next person (or yourself) will find a word associated with it. "What healing product is needed in our spa?" "Which technique should we market for the holidays?" This is the foundation from which yourself or your group can start building ideas upon. With one suggestion, start building on top of that.
3. Take Everything One Day At A Time: Sometimes situations can become overwhelming when looking at the big picture. Again, take your quiet time to observe the moment. Do some soul searching. Allow yourself to take all the time, take the space that you need to grasp your creative genius. Trust the Universe. It is within you!
4. Wander: Take a trip. Walk around the block, through your neighborhood or through a park. Head to the sea, the hills or a mountain trail. There is a concept (and herbal formula) in Chinese culture referred to as the Free and Easy Wanderer. Walking or simply wandering often allows us to clear our head and free our minds. This allows for the free flow of movement, vital energy or Qi and is extremely therapeutic.
5. Get Wet: Studies show that some of our best ideas happen when we are in the shower. Meditate with the pulsating water. Formulate a concept or idea and imagine where it can go from that seed. Like planting a tree and following its branches to their ends. Water is a great cleanser and purifier and that "washing away" or "letting go" of pretenses, helps us to take a "thinking" risk or feel as though we are ready to start fresh!
Andrew Pacholyk MS L.Ac
http://www.peacefulmind.com/creativity.htm
Therapies for healing
mind, body, spirit
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