Leisure leads to inspiration
When you write online, there are strong incentives to write prose that is tightly packed with insights and fastmoving and a little intense—to catch and hold attention. That can feel limiting. I wonder what is the slowest, calmest piece I could write that would still work?
Henrik Karlssonsubstack.comShower thoughts are the product of your brain’s default mode network (DMN) .
A neural state associated with:
The DMN is crucial for creative insight because it allows your brain to make unexpected associations.
It’s triggered by relaxation, low cognitive load repetition (lik... See more
A neural state associated with:
- Mind-wandering
- Self-reflection
- Memory consolidation
- Connecting disparate ideas
The DMN is crucial for creative insight because it allows your brain to make unexpected associations.
It’s triggered by relaxation, low cognitive load repetition (lik... See more
Kris Abdelmessih • obvious subtle effect
Maybe thats why trail running is so much more enjoyable than urban running. There are no intersections to stop at, no interruptions
It's really important to give yourself space to do nothing. The root of creativity is boredom. Give your mind breathing space.
Play is so important - stay in the enchanted forest
balance inspiration and “urgency” aka working toward a project
Sometimes disengaging is the best way to engage.
Hans Lorei • birthday musings — HANS LOREI
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