From this point on… PEACE.
A study now suggests that simply taking a break does not bring on inspiration — rather, creativity is fostered by tasks that allow the mind to wander.
“We’ve traditionally found that rapid-eye-movement sleep grants creative insight. That allowing the mind to wander does the same is absolutely fascinating. The implication is that mind-wandering was only helpful for problems that were already being mentally chewed on. It didn’t seem to lead to a general increase in creative problem-solving ability,” says Baird.
As well as revealing that breaks on their own do not encourage creative thinking, Baird’s work suggests an explanation for one of psychology’s great mysteries: why we zone out.
From an evolutionary perspective, mind-wandering seems totally counterproductive and has been viewed as dysfunctional because it compromises people’s performance in physical activities. However, Baird’s work shows that allowing the brain to enter this state when it is considering complex problems can have real benefits. Zoning out may have aided humans when survival depended on creative solutions.
Happiness.
Yoga, Good Music…. Bowie, The Strokes, Modest Mouse, The Beach Boys… The Beatles (Obvi), Slurpees, European cheeses, Traveling, Glitter, Leather pants, HIGH Heels, Romance, and that good stuff ;)
random.
I’ve come to a point in my life where I realize different layers of my character that weren’t as clear to me before. With everyday that passes, constant choices are being made; which, inevitably define you. It has been a struggle to keep a grasp on my perspective, which is a back and fourth battle between positive and negative. At the end of the day, I am proud and confident in the emotional and artistic person I am. If someone tries to bring me down to the depths of their own insignificance, just to place some sort of value on themselves and their experience…Well, it has become something that does not phase me. I know what I am, and it is something fucking fantastic. As are the people in my life :) Great things are in store.
