I read something recently that explained a phenomenon that I’ve noticed for a good while now….that is why repetitive actions facilitate creativity and spirituality. Repetitiveness could be shaving, showering, swimming, walking, driving, needlepoint, embroidery, woodwork, painting, etc. For me as a kid I remember that mowing the lawn would give me rich times of reflection on my faith, my life and God.
It seems that the repetitive action satisfies the logical, left side of the brain. In a way, it lulls it into thinking that all is safe and in order because we’ve done this action before and there’s really nothing to it…..so carry on.
While your left side is distracted, it gives your creative and spiritual right brain a chance to roam around, stretch its legs, dream a bit and do its thing. You may have your own memories of new ideas coming to mind, forgotten people reappearing in…
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