When was the last time you experienced a learning whirlpool? Learning whirlpools happen when the tides of curiosity and synchronicity meet to produce a rapid stream of ideas that spin and jolt you to the core. Learning whirlpools are energizing and refreshing for the mind. Here comes one now...
Begin with a question, or “5.75 Questions You’ve Been Avoiding”. Feel the pull of your 
curiosity: “I had an ‘itch’ I had no choice but to scratch.” (Danny Meyer, the author of “Setting the Table” interviewed by Rosa Say). Let go of the familiar ground and lead the change: “transform an idea into a plan into an action.” Embrace synchronicity. Feel the rush of thoughts, take a deep breath and submerge into silence, watch a new story unfold in your mind’s eye. Be yourself and notice what makes you happy. Write your story "with all your senses."
**This was my attempt to respond to Liz’s "Think and Link" challenge inspired by Joanna Young. That was fun. My head is still spinning with all the things I learned.
Hi there
You've done well to make your writing so concise when you were enjoying so many ideas and so much learning!
I like the idea of the learning whirlpool - a phrase to savour and use later, thanks.
Joanna
Posted by: Joanna Young | August 21, 2007 at 02:49 PM
Joanna, thank you. I always look forward to your posts to learn more about writing.
Posted by: Anastasia | August 21, 2007 at 03:13 PM
Hi Anastasia!
Sorry it took me a while to find your contribution. It was well worth the bit of looking. I so enjoyed reading. Thank you for playing along! Thanks to for mentioning both Joanna and me.
This is such a wonderful way to me new bloggers and see their blogs!
Posted by: Liz Strauss | August 24, 2007 at 08:20 AM
Liz,
Thank you so much for your kind comment. I enjoy reading your blog so much and always learn something new through your conversations with your readers.
Posted by: Anastasia | August 24, 2007 at 09:26 AM