Refilling the Well

Yesterday, in the series of what tools are in your creativity toolbox, we talked about how to make your Idea Pocket, but how do you use it?

Here’s a tip:  Don’t over-think it. I talked about overthinking the other day. It happens. I’m very guilty of it. If you do it, don’t feel bad about it. Acknowledge it and start over.

Take your Idea Pocket and — without looking — pull something out.  Look at it from all angles.  Turn it over and look at the back, even.

What colors are there?  Shapes?

If it’s a picture, who are the people and what are they doing?

Don’t question why you pulled that one out.  Don’t wish you had picked something else.  Use it.

What is your creativity medium of choice?  Does the item you picked out inspire you to do anything?  What?

Do it.  If it’s writing, write.  Drawing, draw.  Cooking, cook or at least write out a recipe.

Creativity does not discriminate by age, race, religion, location, or form.  You shouldn’t either. Be open to it.

Next we’ll start looking at more obvious tools for your creativity toolbox(es).

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