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When asked by Scott Hansen of Iso 50 how he overcomes creative blocks, this is how Michael C. Place responded:

Now the important problem solving part:
Take the plates & pans to the sink.
Run a mixture of hot and cold (not too hot) water.
Add a smidgeon of washing up liquid (preferably for sensitive skin).
Start washing up, the mundane kicks in.
The mind clears and new thoughts and ideas appear.
Enjoy a second glass of wine to savour the moment.

Besides the fact that WonderWife would really appreciate some help in the kitchen, doing this and other tasks to relax your brain. Sometimes your brain just needs to not think. I used to enjoy mowing the grass as a total zone-out session. A walk can go a long way to restoring your sanity enough to stimulate creativity.

Stills captured from Do Easy, Gus Van Sant’s short film based on a William Burroughs essay.

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