Creative Alchemy: 6 Practices to Generate Ideas

There are creativity questions we often get asked or we ask ourselves:

• Where do you get your ideas?
• How did you get so creative?
• How can I increase my creativity?

These are both easy and difficult questions to answer.  Philosophically speaking, I would find it challenging, but fun, to discuss the origins of creativity.  It’s kind of fascinating, ya know?

On a more practical level, it’s a matter of alchemy.

Can You Please Turn Off Your Cell Phone?

When Inspiration Strikes, Take Notes

I went to the movies the other day with family. I'm always very cognizant of turning off my cell phone. No one likes a cell phone to ring, beep, or buzz during their movie - myself included.

When I'm at the movies, the mall, the bookstore, a play, a concert... Basically anywhere, I'm also cognizant of the flow of ideas, random sparks of inspiration, and sideways thoughts.

Wait...what are sideways thoughts?  Well, I don't know what else to call them so I'll tell you about a game I used to play with my Dad.