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2. Open mind
A closed mind knows or thinks it knows; an open mind welcomes new learning. Each one of us has access to the same
words; therefore, each one of us is capable of greatness. A closed mind creates barriers whether seen or unseen,
acknowledged or ignored, yet an open mind cherishes and celebrates new possibilities and new potential.
Beliefs won’t change reality, however much our minds or thoughts try to convince us otherwise. A closed mind locks the
door – an open mind doesn’t have need of a door, or a lock or a key. A closed mind is like a small room, four familiar
walls, and an open mind is like the vastness of space – a world of infinite journeys. Limitations are mind made; you can
travel to anywhere from anywhere within your mind. Your thoughts create walls and your thoughts can transcend walls;
the walls being imaginary, don’t really exist. If you don’t think you can see through walls, close your eyes and visualize
http://www.mindmapinspiration.com/meditation-visualization/ yourself elsewhere – the power of imagination, your
ticket to the universe; the universe within and without.
Time travel is possible within our minds – we can visit the past via our memories and explore infinite futures via our
imagination. Future imagination, our dreams, predictions and expectations have similarities to memories of the past in
that yesterday’s events are now mind based. The future is mind based and the past is mind based.
If you broke a fingernail yesterday you might say the breakage still exists today yet you only broke it once – reference
to the “event” now is memory and thoughts. You can look at your broken fingernail, and it is still broken, yet you broke
it yesterday; in the past. You can focus on one broken fingernail or nine good ones :)
Closed mind sees one broken fingernail; open mind sees nine good ones. Same view – different vision.
An open mind encourages open vision; allowing both uncertainty and imagination – your inner creativity to flow and
develop. Open vision peers into the unknown, with a sense of wow, some apprehension and yet ultimately intrigue; the
beauty of discovery, the wonder of seeing anew.
How can you develop an open mind? You have it already at times when you are willing to not know. When you can
suspend judgment. If you can drop your sense of knowing to move from learning to unlearning through to new learning
and new innovation. Drop how it is and imagine how it might be and you can tap your infinite open mind – see with open
vision. Open vision is now (the point of innovation http://www.mindmapinspiration.com/what-is-the-point-of-
innovation/) and future; the what else, the what other and what next of idea creation
http://www.mindmapinspiration.co.uk/#/idea-creation-e-book/4532187459. Open mind is like an open door as opposed
to a locked door, the difference between easy access and no access.
To develop an open mind you simply have to be willing to contemplate and wait; inspiration
http://www.mindmapinspiration.com/inspiration/ often requires patience, like waiting for the next cloud to arrive in the

3. sky. Open mind is prepared to wait; open vision is prepared to see. Effortless open mind and open vision allows ideas to
come to you, like a fisherman waiting patiently for a bite rather than jumping in the river and chasing a catch :)
With an open mind you can build the future starting from now. Open mind is like the infinite ocean or infinite sky; a
world of endless possibilities, waiting to be seen.
My E-Book “Idea Creation” will help you to explore and encourage infinite ideas and tap your open mind.
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"lateral" (two-dimensional) to "radiant" (multi-dimensional) thinking.
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5. E-Books available from http://www.mindmapinspiration.co.uk including:
In this E-Book I share how I create ideas and help guide you towards the land of infinite possibilities.
Never be stuck for an idea again!
Contents Includes the following Mind Maps:
5W1H
Idea Creation
Why simple is often best Topical Ephemeral or Practical Immortal
Fresh ideas Theory of the Brain
Use thinking – don’t let it use you Idea
Lifespan of an idea Planning Ahead and the Bigger Picture
Simplicity of an idea Sparking Ideas
Everything stems from a thought What is Original?
Planning ahead and the bigger picture Thinking Styles
Sparking ideas Thinking styles template
Random thinking styles Creativity Toolkit Mind Map
Creativity Toolkit Planetary Thinking
Outside the box outside the box 360° Thinking
Ideas don’t dry up – thoughts do Creative Focus
Constant Daily Learner Odd Combinations
Land of infinite possibilities Thinking outside the Box
Thinking outside the Box Checklist
Curious Brain
Constant Daily Learner

6. Beginners guide Learn how to take your drawing to the next level
Colour wheel and use of colours in my second E-Book and discover the secrets of
Suggested Equipment
Drawing Fish "How I drew my minds"
Drawing Cats
Drawing Books Including:
Using Stencils & Templates The thoughts behind the maps
Drawing Hats Mind Map structure
Mind Map Templates What products I use
Drawing Curves & Shapes Tips and tricks for drawing
Detailed breakdown of “Fantasy Mind Map” Colour placement
Enhancing Creativity through Thought Reduction Image placement
Drawing Speed Tests Detailed image analysis
Drawing Faces Illustration walkthrough step by step
Lettering Fast sketching
Photo to Cartoon transfer Idea generation
Drawing Tips and Tricks From a simple line and curve to an image
Doodleboards Overlap and 3D
Mind Maps Plus a few surprises!

7. “Happiness Beyond Thought” 85 Page illustrated E-Book - Including Mind Maps £5.99
Includes:
Happiness is your primary state
Stop Thinking
Happiness is inside you
Discover true happiness and inner peace Go Within
Meditation
Learn how to stop incessant thinking Organisation – Inner & Outer
and take control of your thoughts Coming back to now (Present Moment Awareness)
Learn how to meditate, relax your Includes the following Mind Maps:
mind and body and foster inner calm
Happiness is your primary state
How to stay in the present moment Stop Thinking Tips
Happiness is inside you
How to let go, find simplicity and Go Within
transform your life for good Meditation
Organisation
Simple tips and strategies for Present Moment Awareness
a harmonious and stress-free life Positive Acronym Your Name
Letting Go
Plus a Bonus Mind Map

8. “Mind Map Game Boards” 46 Page E-Book Plus 8 Large JPEG Image Set £5.99
Choice Maker Game Board Theme Maker Game Board
Use the Choice Maker Game Board as a Random Choice Create ideas and storylines from the images within the
Selector for idea generation, fun and more Theme Maker Game Board
Choice Maker Blank Version “My Favourite” Mind Map
The Blank version allows you to create unique Choice Outline your personal favourites for a snap shot of your
Maker Game Boards of your own unique personality
Boredom Buster Game Board
Select random hobbies, ideas, pastimes and interests; for Bonus Mind Maps
occasional daytrips, days out, or lifetime pursuits
Two Bonus Mind Maps
Chore Choice Game Board
Add a fun element to sharing out or selecting chores using
the Chore Choice Game Board Mind Map Game Board Image Set
(8 Individual Large Size JPEG Images)
Positive Thinking Game Board
You can print the images out in whichever size you wish
Enhance your mood and create a positive thinking and even laminate them for longevity
environment with the Positive Thinking Game Board