A learning whirlpool

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.   

Comments

[Joanna Young]

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

[Anastasia]

Joanna, thank you. I always look forward to your posts to learn more about writing.

[Liz Strauss]

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!

[Anastasia]

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.