How do ideas pop into our heads? What can we actively do in order to generate them?
Recently I’ve found it useful to quite literally sit still, look at the world around me and see what connections my brain makes in the inactivity. This is new to me and an approach I can’t quite trust.
I think with a commitment to make something and a little space, the beginning of an idea can be sparked. I also think it’s entirely possible to flail in that moment. Luckily in my recent exploration that hasn’t happened yet. Though I suspect there’s a clue from the Goethe quote- action has magic in it.
Start moving with an idea and see where the pursuit of excellence within that takes you. Also see what in that idea you can really connect to and get excited about.
That’s my strat at the moment anyway.
