Break Away #7
The idea behind Break Away is to let your mind go and see if it will break away from your normal thought patterns.
The first word is “Color”
Here’s how it works:
- Write the Break Away Word in the center of a paper (or if you’re lucky - a whiteboard).
- Write/Draw the first thing that comes to mind when you look at the Break Away Word.
- Write/Draw the next thing that comes to mind.
- Continue the process for 10 minutes or until nothing new comes to mind
Let your pen or pencil find its own way, don’t try to force any associations into a pattern.
When you’re done, take a look at your paper/whiteboard. Where did you end up? Are there any connections that surprise you?
Tags:Break Away, creativity, Everyday Inspiration, Getting Inspired Quick Steps
Sounds too simple to be of any help? Think again. I have (after some mild urging) done this exercise myself. It’s truly amazing what comes out of it. Did it spark something? Yes. Nothing big, but considering it was the first thing I wrote since forever it was definately very welcome.
Comment by DarkestDreams — October 1, 2006 @ 12:24 pm
*chuckles* It’s a simple exercise that usually results in some surprises. You should be seeing your prompt word show up in the next couple of weeks, my friend.
Comment by Creator — October 1, 2006 @ 10:56 pm