MIND MAPPING


start at the center

1 word per squiggly line

mind mapping the brain


Tony Buzan popularized the term "mind mapping" in the 1970's as a visual tool that uses images and branch like associations to mirror the way the brain works...some of the principles of mind mapping are: start with a central idea in the center of a page, branch out from the center by adding squiggly lines with one word per line preferably in color and with an image.


as a practice, sit in meditation and ask yourself, "how is it with you right now?"--mentally place each "thing" in response to this question outside of yourself and keep asking the question until you feel "done"...pick one item to work with, represent it visually as one word on the center of a blank page...branch out from the center with related ideas, each represented by a squiggly line, one word per line, use colors and symbols whenever possible...when the map feels complete, meditate on it with soft eyes for a few minutes...what insights have you discovered about the "issue"...what concrete step can you take for 5 minutes sometime today to address the issue...now go do it!




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