Time to brood and distance oneself from the immediate problems and happenings of society is one of the best ways to relax, and to feel safe enough for our brains to form insight and meaning.
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John Cleese’s 5 Factors For Creativity
Link Explanation: John Cleese, one of the creators of Monty python lists the first three most important inputs for his creative focus as Space, Time, and Time (yes, it is there twice). This is directly supportive of the note above as an example of a truly successful person and their process.
Exercise Dictates Modes of Thinking
Link Explanation: Exercise, in many ways, is a way to achieve space and time. It may be getting outside, away from the computer, or it may be in a busy gym, but isolating through listening to music and ignoring the world. Either way, you are consciously setting aside a moment to break away from the stressors of life. In my case, as discussed in the link, I find myself unusually creative in these moments.
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