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'Mind
Control' or Creativity? - or - Why Holding On Is As Important As Letting Go
By:
Annett Tate
 Life is full of
contradictions, opposites and mysteries and yet, when you let go of analyzing,
dissecting and isolating everything, and look at the bigger picture, mind
control and creativity suddenly go together perfectly well. They are two sides
of the same coin. Here’s why...
When it comes to being creative, we first think of letting go of limitations,
restrictions and all those logical, analytical activities of the brain’s left
hemisphere. Delving into the limitless world of our imaginative right brain is
an important part of entering that exhilarating state where new ideas flow. But
that alone doesn’t achieve the balance we need for creative harmony.
The last few months have been hectic as I’ve set up a new business – as a single
parent, this isn’t always a breeze. Apart from creating my own brand of training
courses and seminars, we’ve built a lovely website containing many articles on
holistic wellbeing. Even though this is the work that I’m passionate about and
love to do, not everything runs smoothly all the time. Retaining the ‘creative
flow’ is a must.
I’m sure many of you will know the feeling of ‘life getting in the way’ – too
many errands to run, bills to pay, autumn leaves to rake and complicated
homework riddles to solve – and the list goes on… So, how DO you retain the
creative flow?
The answer is simple really – through mind control!
The idea of mind control might seem opposed to having boundless creative energy,
but it isn’t at all.
Being creative means letting go - ‘going with the flow’ as that well worn saying
goes. It’s about allowing the delicate breeze of inspiration, imagination and
ideas to tickle your fingers into a dance of many letters as the words flow onto
paper (or into your PC files). And in order to let go enough for this subtle,
elusive energy to come out to play, you first need mind control.
The mind control path to creativity means being able to leave behind the noise
of incessant mental chatter, the harrowing images of ever growing un-ironed
washing piles, the frantic pre-Christmas shopping shuffle and whatever else
might be occupying your thoughts and undermining your creativity.
Take time out in the midst of the madness. Let go of the pressure of the
to-do-list and the need for household perfection - and the guilt that may result
from that - and take time for silence, for nature and for simply being with your
Self. Once you learn to control your mind, you achieve the inner silence that
allows something ‘sublime’ to happen.
Try my top three
tips to quieten the mind and increase creativity:
#1 Find five minutes for yourself as early in the day as possible. Lock yourself
away. Make it your time. If necessary buy some noise canceling headphones! Sit
in a comfortable chair, close your eyes, and relax. Imagine you are breathing in
creative energy with each breath, and exhaling pure light.
#2 Walk. Become super-sensitive to what’s around you – bird song, traffic noise,
laughter. Don’t analyze or judge, just look, listen and use the rest of your
senses.
#3 Play this creativity game. Pick up the nearest book. Go to page 12. Count to
the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth words. I just did this and the words
were “order to achieve”. Pick, one two or three of these words, and use them to
write about tomorrow. Don’t analyze, just write.
“Tomorrow I’m going to order an omelet at the shoe repair shop. It would be good
to see the look on the face of old Jenkins. Maybe he’ll even crack a smile for
once. You never know what you can achieve until you try.”
And then, enjoy going with that creative flow! Have fun…
If you don't really know how creativity is relevant in your life or you haven't
quite found the outlet for your own creative energies - next time I'll share
some ideas on finding the perfect way for you to express who you are.
About
the Author:
Annett Tate helps people transcend their anger through her "Subtle Energy"
seminars and coaching. Her website is a treasure trove of information on stress
management, relaxation, meditation, self-hypnosis, and much more.
www.stress2bliss.com
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