60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey: A Technique for Producing Ideas

<p>Hello to you listening in <a href="https://visitwarwickri.com/">Warwick, Rhode Island</a>!</p><p>Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds, your daily dose of hope, imagination, wisdom, stories, practical tips, and general riffing on this and that.</p><p>Like me I bet you recognize that it takes imagination and experience to produce the *right* idea. Some days I could really use a “<i>problem-solving content collaborator</i>” until I realize I am one, but still need help to guide myself out of confusion to the right idea. My solution: a 5-part technique I borrowed from James Webb Young.</p><p>1. Gather all the raw materials for your immediate problem and from your storehouse of lived experience</p><p>2. Work all the materials over in your mind</p><p>3. Invite your imagination, dream world, and subconscious mind to begin synthesizing what you gathered and worked over</p><p>4. When the idea appears embrace it with a resounding “Ah Ha! - I’ve got it!”</p><p>5. Shape and develop the idea to your practical outcome  </p><p><strong>Question: </strong>What unexpectedly brilliant idea and practical  outcome did you produce?</p><p><i>This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic. <strong>Speaking of magic, I hope you’ll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, including Android, and join us next time!</strong> You’re invited to stop by the website and subscribe to stay current with Diane, her journeys, her guests, as well as creativity, imagination, walking, stories, camaraderie, and so much more</i>: <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net">Quarter Moon Story Arts</a></p><p>Production Team: <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net">Quarter Moon Story Arts</a></p><p>Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & <a href="https://www.nightheron.com">Night Heron Music</a></p><p>All content and image © 2019 - Present: for credit & attribution <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net">Q