Comments on: 7 Things to Do in the Event of an Idea Eruption

By: Ken

Ken — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:15:43 +0000

How funny you should mention the art of catching fireflies. You might enjoy this post: http://www.mildlycreative.com/2009/10/collect-your-thoughts-in-an-ugly-notebook/

By: Mr.Pepper

Mr.Pepper — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:30:40 +0000

OH good goodness I really needed these utterly simple steps. I was often overwhelmed by idea eruptions. I just recently had a few I captured like Imagination stations. Coming soon to a school near you! Our another one I had was to put a nozzle on ADS hosing for those hard to reach places when a vactor truck is involved. For the first time I am not overwhelmed by these fantastic ideas, I can catch em like little fireflys in jars!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Ken

Ken — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:09:14 +0000

Ever read anything by Twyla Tharp? She throws everything related to a potential project into big, moving boxes. Documents, scraps, trinkets, etc.

By: Ken

Ken — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:08:18 +0000

Well, number 1 is better than doing typing while driving. ;O)

By: Dovelily09

Dovelily09 — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:45:17 +0000

Love it! What a perfect way to describe what’s happening and the process to sort it all out and the picture is a perfect illustration! I really love the idea of using odd containers to keep ideas in. I tend to sort everything into bland, sterile, uniform containers and then I lose the excitement for the idea because I don’t feel any energy or anticipation about picking up the idea again from those containers. Does that make sense? Must give this a try…

Thanks, Ken!

By: Denny McCorkle

Denny McCorkle — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:28:22 +0000

Ken, A brilliant post! You seem to have a lot of idea eruptions. Thanks. @TweetRightBrain .-= Denny McCorkle´s last blog ..Sometimes You Gotta =-.

By: Liz

Liz — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:39:00 +0000

I love this. Operating instructions for the creative soul. Thanks Ken! I always get hung up on the steps that involve slowing down! (like 2-7!). I especially like the notion of sorting things in weird ways. When the ideas come fast and furious it's hard sometimes to tease them apart enough to figure out what goes where and what comes first. I'll give some of these suggestions a try. .-= Liz´s last blog ..February is Retreat Month! =-.

By: Michele

Michele — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:18:31 +0000

Speaking from experience:
3 Things Not to Do During an Idea Eruption that Occurs in the Car:
1. Pull over to type it in your phone.
2. Drive 68 in a 55 to get to the nearest pen and paper.
3. Trust yourself to remember your idea.
.-= Michele´s last blog ..Bringin’ Home the Bacon… =-.

By: Ken

Ken — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:08:56 +0000

Welcome aboard, Patty. The more, the milder.

By: Patty - Why Not Start Now?

Patty - Why Not Start Now? — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:59:21 +0000

Hi Ken – I just happened upon your blog. What luck! I love the idea of being mildly creative. And sometimes I am overwhelmed by my idea eruptions, so I like your mildly creative way of handling them. Fun reading, and great writing. Thanks!
.-= Patty – Why Not Start Now?´s last blog ..Meaning Mondays: The Singing Blog Edition =-.