I define brainstorming as a "mental massage." Brainstorming requires you to read a topic, and then proceed to jot down ideas on paper. Grammar, spelling, sentence structure and order are unimportant when you brainstorm. In fact, I recommend that you throw all your worries out the window. Refuse any negative thoughts. No Fear! No Fear!
Allow yourself to freely write anything --I repeat-- anything that is on your mind at that moment. Then follow the trail of bread crumbs and see where it leads you. If it leads you no where, then rip, rip and rip or burn that undesirable piece of paper. But what if, just if, the words on white paper hold something special and enlightening, something that triggers something else in your mind? What if?
Allow yourself to freely write anything --I repeat-- anything that is on your mind at that moment. Then follow the trail of bread crumbs and see where it leads you. If it leads you no where, then rip, rip and rip or burn that undesirable piece of paper. But what if, just if, the words on white paper hold something special and enlightening, something that triggers something else in your mind? What if?
Try it. What five words come to mind "immediately" when you think of the word DESTINATION. Avoid phrases and sentences.
Write it down on a piece of paper quickly, quickly! Or type it in the comment section if you wish to share.
trip, journey, adventure, fun, life
ReplyDeleteThose were the first five. About a hundred more after that.
That was fun!
Have a great day.
Pam
vacation
ReplyDeleterest
relaxation
renewal
soothing
Hawaii, beach, ocean, snorkeling, luau
ReplyDeleteCaribbean, beach, sun, sand, hot!!!
ReplyDeleteThese words may have something to do with all the snow and the bitter cold we've had this winter... :0). Not really though...I love a warm destination, always have!!
Cheers
Departure, Journey, Arrival, Goal & End.
ReplyDeleteThat was fun, and they didn't first come to me in that order.
cruise, vacation, faraway, plan, luxury
ReplyDeleteI must also add to your comments on brainstorming that I frequently taught brainstorming techniques in my Communication classes--particularly in Group Communication. I would separate the class into groups of about five members and each group would brainstorm ideas. In addition to the qualities of good brainstorming you list, I would add--quantity. That is, come up with as many ideas as possible without making judgments.
Very good point Patricia! I have my students practice different brainstorming techniques and there is one specific topic that usually gets them. I ask them to list at least 30 words on the topic "purple." The catch is they have to do it in 60 seconds. A few figure it out and manage to meet my requirement, but the majority give me that "you must be crazy; there is nothing purple in the world" look. We then spend time discussing how we look at the world: tunnel vision versus an open mind.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you all enjoyed this exercise.
Wait until I get there!
ReplyDeleteunknown
ReplyDeleteMalaysia
vacation
target
away
love
ReplyDeletecalifornia
sun
freedom
peace
I love the brainstorming!! And I constantly write and then rip and burn, it helps me to rant and rave even if I'm the only one who ever reads it.
Fiji, travel, airports, finally, beautiful. I love doing activities like this. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWell, no tunnel vision here!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you all need or want a vacation! Yep! Me too!!!! I am thinking of
summer
mountains
lake
fishing
home
Blank
ReplyDeleteNothing
Emptiness
Ahhhh...
Frustration!
After five attempts, that's what I got, each and every five times. :(
That's why I waited until everyone had gone over to your new post to submit a comment on my effort. *blush*
Hey, perhaps I could still come out with a 500 words essay with these words. Hmmm ...
Kohler...that's our slogan here!
ReplyDeleteJourney
Adventure
Fun
Goal
What a fun activity! I think this reflects our wonderful travels (except for the first one which would be a good destination for anyone),
life, goal, end, journey, path
ReplyDeleteSeems like I'm in a phase where everything relates to my personal life journey... not a single thing about a vacation... which would be lovely. This was fun - thanks!