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Monday, August 09, 2010

Mower meditation

In Wisconsin we're fortunate to have four seasons, Spring, Mosquito, Deer, and Winter. Ok, ok; Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall. Two of these bring with them some outdoor activities that many homeowners are able to enjoy, lawn mowing and snow shoveling. These are both activities that I dislike/hate/loathe, that is, until I realized how beneficial they are to my creativity.

Forget about the good that these activities do for a lawn or a sidewalk, focus on what they can do for your mind. Aside from gems like this, I've started using this idle time to plan out articles and posts, brainstorm project options, or even rehearse some audio content that I'm looking to record. (Yes, I talk to myself. I'm a good listener.) Between dodging the blueberry bushes and the monotonous drone of the engine, I can actually reach a point of semi-zen.

What activities do you do that may seem mentally unfulfilling? How can you get some creative or enriching thoughts into your mind? Are there activities that let you reach a point of mental clarity? Let's hear about 'em!