Open mind

A closed mind knows or thinks it knows; an open mind welcomes new learning. Each one of us has access to the same

words; therefore, each one of us is capable of greatness. A closed mind creates barriers whether seen or unseen, acknowledged or ignored, yet an open mind cherishes and celebrates new possibilities and new potential.

Beliefs won’t change reality, however much our minds or thoughts try to convince us otherwise. A closed mind locks the

door – an open mind doesn’t have need of a door, or a lock or a key. A closed mind is like a small room, four familiar

walls, and an open mind is like the vastness of space – a world of infinite journeys. Limitations are mind made; you can

travel to anywhere from anywhere within your mind. Your thoughts create walls and your thoughts can transcend walls;

the walls being imaginary, don’t really exist. If you don’t think you can see through walls, close your eyes and visualize

http://www.mindmapinspiration.com/meditation-visualization/ yourself elsewhere – the power of imagination, your

ticket to the universe; the universe within and without.

Time travel is possible within our minds – we can visit the past via our memories and explore infinite futures via our

imagination. Future imagination, our dreams, predictions and expectations have similarities to memories of the past in that yesterday’s events are now mind based. The future is mind based and the past is mind based.

If you broke a fingernail yesterday you might say the breakage still exists today yet you only broke it once – reference

to the “event” now is memory and thoughts. You can look at your broken fingernail, and it is still broken, yet you broke

it yesterday; in the past. You can focus on one broken fingernail or nine good ones :)

Closed mind sees one broken fingernail; open mind sees nine good ones. Same view – different vision.

An open mind encourages open vision; allowing both uncertainty and imagination – your inner creativity to flow and

develop. Open vision peers into the unknown, with a sense of wow, some apprehension and yet ultimately intrigue; the

beauty of discovery, the wonder of seeing anew.

How can you develop an open mind? You have it already at times when you are willing to not know. When you can suspend judgment. If you can drop your sense of knowing to move from learning to unlearning through to new learning

and new innovation. Drop how it is and imagine how it might be and you can tap your infinite open mind – see with open

vision. Open vision is now (the point of innovation http://www.mindmapinspiration.com/what-is-the-point-of-

innovation/) and future; the what else, the what other and what next of idea creation

http://www.mindmapinspiration.co.uk/#/idea-creation-e-book/4532187459. Open mind is like an open door as opposed

to a locked door, the difference between easy access and no access.

To develop an open mind you simply have to be willing to contemplate and wait; inspiration

http://www.mindmapinspiration.com/inspiration/ often requires patience, like waiting for the next cloud to arrive in the

sky. Open mind is prepared to wait; open vision is prepared to see. Effortless open mind and open vision allows ideas to

come to you, like a fisherman waiting patiently for a bite rather than jumping in the river and chasing a catch :)

With an open mind you can build the future starting from now. Open mind is like the infinite ocean or infinite sky; a world of endless possibilities, waiting to be seen.

My E-Book “Idea Creation” will help you to explore and encourage infinite ideas and tap your open mind.

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They help us progress from "linear" (one-dimensional) through

"lateral" (two-dimensional) to "radiant" (multi-dimensional) thinking.

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In this E-Book I share how I create ideas and help guide you towards the land of infinite possibilities.

Never be stuck for an idea again!

Contents

Why simple is often best

Fresh ideas

Use thinking – don’t let it use you

Lifespan of an idea

Simplicity of an idea

Everything stems from a thought

Planning ahead and the bigger picture

Sparking ideas Random thinking styles

Creativity Toolkit

Outside the box outside the box

Ideas don’t dry up – thoughts do

Constant Daily Learner

Land of infinite possibilities

Includes the following Mind Maps:

5W1H

Idea Creation

Topical Ephemeral or Practical Immortal

Theory of the Brain

Idea

Planning Ahead and the Bigger Picture

Sparking Ideas

What is Original?

Thinking Styles

Thinking styles template Creativity Toolkit Mind Map

Planetary Thinking

360° Thinking

Creative Focus

Odd Combinations

Thinking outside the Box

Thinking outside the Box Checklist

Curious Brain

Constant Daily Learner

Beginners guide

Colour wheel and use of colours

Suggested Equipment

Drawing Fish

Drawing Cats

Drawing Books

Using Stencils & Templates

Drawing Hats

Mind Map Templates

Drawing Curves & Shapes

Detailed breakdown of “Fantasy Mind Map”

Enhancing Creativity through Thought Reduction

Drawing Speed Tests Drawing Faces

Lettering

Photo to Cartoon transfer

Drawing Tips and Tricks

Doodleboards

Mind Maps

Learn how to take your drawing to the next level

in my second E-Book and discover the secrets of

"How I drew my minds"

Including:

The thoughts behind the maps

Mind Map structure

What products I use

Tips and tricks for drawing

Colour placement

Image placement

Detailed image analysis Illustration walkthrough step by step

Fast sketching

Idea generation

From a simple line and curve to an image

Overlap and 3D

Plus a few surprises!

“Happiness Beyond Thought” 85 Page illustrated E-Book - Including Mind Maps £5.99

Discover true happiness and inner peace

Learn how to stop incessant thinking

and take control of your thoughts

Learn how to meditate, relax your

mind and body and foster inner calm

How to stay in the present moment

How to let go, find simplicity and

transform your life for good

Simple tips and strategies for

a harmonious and stress-free life

Includes:

Happiness is your primary state

Stop Thinking

Happiness is inside you

Go Within

Meditation

Organisation – Inner & Outer

Coming back to now (Present Moment Awareness)

Includes the following Mind Maps:

Happiness is your primary state

Stop Thinking Tips

Happiness is inside you Go Within

Meditation

Organisation

Present Moment Awareness

Positive Acronym Your Name

Letting Go

Plus a Bonus Mind Map

“Mind Map Game Boards” 46 Page E-Book Plus 8 Large JPEG Image Set £5.99

Choice Maker Game Board

Use the Choice Maker Game Board as a Random Choice Selector for idea generation, fun and more

Choice Maker Blank Version

The Blank version allows you to create unique Choice

Maker Game Boards of your own

Boredom Buster Game Board

Select random hobbies, ideas, pastimes and interests; for

occasional daytrips, days out, or lifetime pursuits

Chore Choice Game Board

Add a fun element to sharing out or selecting chores using

the Chore Choice Game Board

Positive Thinking Game Board

Enhance your mood and create a positive thinking

environment with the Positive Thinking Game Board

Theme Maker Game Board

Create ideas and storylines from the images within the Theme Maker Game Board

“My Favourite” Mind Map

Outline your personal favourites for a snap shot of your

unique personality

Bonus Mind Maps

Two Bonus Mind Maps

Mind Map Game Board Image Set

(8 Individual Large Size JPEG Images)

You can print the images out in whichever size you wish

and even laminate them for longevity