Where is your place to think?

Where do your lightbulb moments happen?

Our brains are amazing.
But we only use our conscious brain to stew around poking at our same old problems, thinking that a new idea will fabricate out of thin air.

All the while, our powerful subconscious is waiting at our disposal to help us make choices or come up with new ideas.

The reason the shower is a great place for a lot of people to come up with new solutions is that it is the perfect blend of engagement and disengagement.

But there are other places that have that blend… where you are occupied physically with rote activities, but it doesn’t take focus and concentration.

I think taking a walk is the same way. You have to be involved enough not to fall into a hole, but you have band width to relax and let things come to you.

I’ve also had epiphanies hand-washing dishes with no electronic distractions like TV or radio.

What is your thinking place?