People solve problems by analysis and intentional thinking. This generally works well, except when courting creativity and future possibilities. We typically manage our lives, work and challenges using logic, reason, categorization and process. But, most people are not practiced at using the imaginative, holistic and more random feeling dimensions that set the stage for synthesis, possibility and bigger picture ideation. “Mindless” activities help put us in touch with this part of our brain, and we can more easily make the lateral connections that lead to an “a-ha!” It’s the difference between systematically looking under every boulder, around every tree and within every bush with the only aim being to find “it” quickly, versus meandering along where you feel drawn while maintaining a keen awareness of your surroundings, with the purpose of enjoying the search and allowing the space and time as needed until “it” is found.
- People:
- Kelly Higgins
- Places:
- New York