I’ve just gotten married and in need of some good FPFP time! What a great way to put it. In fact (sorry for the plug), a while back I wrote a piece about how your brain has a ‘screen saver mode’. It sounds a lot like FPFP and can’t agree more that it’s important for us to zone out. Especially us creative types!
Thank you Renee - and this is very cool to hear! Would you believe it, I've also talked about the DMN in my presentations about the modes of creativity! I plan to post pieces of that presentation here eventually, so I will be sure to link to your piece for more in-depth reading, since my posts are so short. Your screensaver piece is great!
Hey Eliza, oh no way!! That's so cool you're in on the DMN too! Wow. That's amazing. I'd love to read more about it in the context of creativity. Let me know when you post parts of that presentation. It sounds fascinating! When did you find out about the DMN and link it with creativity?
Very cool! It was around 2017 when I had read an article about “Shower Ideas” somewhere…up until then I’d only heard the DMN framed as the “monkey-mind” and needing to be turned off, but it turns out (as you know) when we’re in an un-stressed mood with diffused attention, the DMN kicks in a roams around making connections, so it’s really where some great ideas can come from. Ever since then I try to make it a point to do some mundane tasks (every now and then) without entertainment, so I can let the ol’ DMN kick in. :)
Love that! Yes, I found out after a big week I'd love sitting out on the balcony and just watch the world go by without doing or thinking about much. It felt like little street cleaners were in my mind just going about their business and my daydreams would lead to all sorts of ideas. Turns out it was likely the DMN!
FPFP is terrific! And exactly what the first month (or two) of the year should be about. Ever since reading Katherine May's "Wintering", I've been intentional about making a cozy, laid-back world for myself in the winter. A candle in the evening, trying out a new soup recipe, doing a vaguely frustrating yarn project, etc. Last month I decided to take the solstice off as an official start to these inward months, and that made it feel legitimate! A new annual tradition born. Best wishes to you for a gently, playfully creative season!
I love love love this, R.C...very in line with where I'm heading with seasonal creativity, too! I'm totally going to follow your example and try to make the Winter Solstice (which happens to be my bday) the official start to the wintering months. I hope this late reply is finding you still sipping soup and wrestling with some yarn!
Also, the initials make it look "official" in case you need an excuse to hold off any social obligations you feel lukewarm about. "I thought you were done with your book?" "Oh, I am. You know how it is, now I'm dealing with a MOUNTAIN of FPFP...see you in April, maybe!" ;D
Great reminder. I always seem to be too frantic to get things done. Which leads to making mistakes and getting frazzled. I need to get off the hamster wheel and take your advice.
I’ve just gotten married and in need of some good FPFP time! What a great way to put it. In fact (sorry for the plug), a while back I wrote a piece about how your brain has a ‘screen saver mode’. It sounds a lot like FPFP and can’t agree more that it’s important for us to zone out. Especially us creative types!
Thank you Renee - and this is very cool to hear! Would you believe it, I've also talked about the DMN in my presentations about the modes of creativity! I plan to post pieces of that presentation here eventually, so I will be sure to link to your piece for more in-depth reading, since my posts are so short. Your screensaver piece is great!
Hey Eliza, oh no way!! That's so cool you're in on the DMN too! Wow. That's amazing. I'd love to read more about it in the context of creativity. Let me know when you post parts of that presentation. It sounds fascinating! When did you find out about the DMN and link it with creativity?
Very cool! It was around 2017 when I had read an article about “Shower Ideas” somewhere…up until then I’d only heard the DMN framed as the “monkey-mind” and needing to be turned off, but it turns out (as you know) when we’re in an un-stressed mood with diffused attention, the DMN kicks in a roams around making connections, so it’s really where some great ideas can come from. Ever since then I try to make it a point to do some mundane tasks (every now and then) without entertainment, so I can let the ol’ DMN kick in. :)
Love that! Yes, I found out after a big week I'd love sitting out on the balcony and just watch the world go by without doing or thinking about much. It felt like little street cleaners were in my mind just going about their business and my daydreams would lead to all sorts of ideas. Turns out it was likely the DMN!
What are you writing about at the moment?
FPFP is terrific! And exactly what the first month (or two) of the year should be about. Ever since reading Katherine May's "Wintering", I've been intentional about making a cozy, laid-back world for myself in the winter. A candle in the evening, trying out a new soup recipe, doing a vaguely frustrating yarn project, etc. Last month I decided to take the solstice off as an official start to these inward months, and that made it feel legitimate! A new annual tradition born. Best wishes to you for a gently, playfully creative season!
I love love love this, R.C...very in line with where I'm heading with seasonal creativity, too! I'm totally going to follow your example and try to make the Winter Solstice (which happens to be my bday) the official start to the wintering months. I hope this late reply is finding you still sipping soup and wrestling with some yarn!
Also, the initials make it look "official" in case you need an excuse to hold off any social obligations you feel lukewarm about. "I thought you were done with your book?" "Oh, I am. You know how it is, now I'm dealing with a MOUNTAIN of FPFP...see you in April, maybe!" ;D
Haha, YES, they totally do!! :) love that
FPFP! I love that – and I could use some more of that kind of time too.
Great reminder. I always seem to be too frantic to get things done. Which leads to making mistakes and getting frazzled. I need to get off the hamster wheel and take your advice.
Same here, Susan - maybe it helps to know more of us are at least *trying* to get off the hamster wheel more often.
I'm fully in FPFP mode with a new manuscript and I'm just loving it. I'm going to let this last as long as possible to really see what comes of it!
Yay, Jason! I hope it's still lasting nearly one month later, here