Although it may seem paradoxical, the best way to harness our creative brainpower is to let go. Allow one thought to lead to another. Be playful. Forget all the analytical stuff.
Take the time to sink into a “deep think.” The activities in this chapter are based on the principle of free association. They rely on our ability to let go and generate one idea or concept from another—to flit about in our minds. Each activity helps structure this process a little differently. As a result, each
activity has the potential to create many different perspectives and types of ideas.
However, it’s up to us to make the activities work. The more we let go, the more we will boost our brainpower. And the more we boost our brainpower, the more ideas we’ll produce.
Before trying a free association technique, think a little about how we generate ideas.
Try to get into the appropriate mind-set and think about how easy it can be to flow from one thought to the next. Then just let your mind go.
NOTE: FOR ALL ACTIVITIES, REMIND PARTICIPANTS
TO DEFER JUDGMENT WHILE GENERATING IDEAS.
Taken From : Pfeiffer 101 Activities for Teaching Creativity
