Blog Post: http://www.mindmapinspiration.com/feel-as-you-think/ You can subscribe to the Mind Map Inspiration Blog to receive new Mind Maps at http://www.mindmapinspiration.com/ and follow me on Twitter @mindmapdrawer http://twitter.com/mindmapdrawer Also available: E-Books designed to help you create stylish and artistic mind maps of your own - visit the Mind Map Inspiration Website for more details: http://www.mindmapinspiration.co.uk/

2. Feel as you think
Sometimes we have feelings about our thoughts, other times we think about our feelings. Sometimes we think about our
thoughts, other times we feel deeply the feelings we have.
A lot of the time we forget to connect thought and feeling, yet the two can and do often work together, and often better
than thought or feeling alone.
What do I think? What do I feel? What do I think about my feelings? What do I feel about my thoughts?
How often do you connect with your body when you think? Is your thinking solely based in your mind or do you listen to
your body as well? Do you think as you feel? Do you feel as you think?
How do you “feel as you think”? Here are some possibilities to experiment with which if you have practiced meditation
may already be familiar to you, yet very often meditation is undertaken as a session rather than as a way of “being”.
Having greater connection with your body helps encourage calm and relaxation all through the day rather than only
during your brief meditation sessions.
How to feel as you think
Before thinking:
1. Be aware of your breath
2. Be aware of the life inside you
3. Become calm and relaxed
4. Then think
As you think try to maintain a connection with your breath or body. If thoughts take over and you forget the breath or
body you can always stop thinking http://www.mindmapinspiration.com/stop-thinking-free-85-page-e-book-paul-
foreman/ and reconnect. Tune back in to the body or breath then recommence thinking.
The connection varies in strength; in the gaps, where you are not thinking you can have greater and deeper awareness
of body or breath.
When you prepare yourself to think from a relaxed state you will notice you are more aware of your surroundings; more
aware of the present moment. You will also notice your thinking is clearer, you are not only aware of surroundings, the
present moment http://www.mindmapinspiration.com/present-moment-awareness-mind-map-paul-foreman/, your
breath and body, most importantly of all you are aware of your thinking. Being aware of your thinking helps you

3. question and clarify your thoughts. Questioning and clarifying your thoughts also helps you question and clarify your
actions.
Experiment with connecting with your breath and body and combining it either simultaneously or in alternation with your
thinking. A good practice exercise is to try connecting with your body or breath whilst watching the television to help
deepen breath and body awareness.
On a more personal level and as a side exercise here is a deep and probing question to ask yourself when you try the
body, breath and thought connection:
If today were my last day on this planet would I spend my time doing what I am doing?
You may find that by connecting with your body rather than solely identifying with your thoughts you feel calmer and
more relaxed and better able to process your thinking.
Feel as you think to help clarify your thoughts.
Try it.
See what you think about it.
See how you feel about it.

4. To see more Mind Maps by Paul Foreman visit the
Mind Map Inspiration Website www.mindmapinspiration.co.uk
and
Subscribe to the Mind Map Inspiration Blog to receive
new Mind Maps, plus creativity and drawing tips.
Blog at www.mindmapinspiration.com
Mindmaps ® were invented by Tony Buzan
They help us progress from "linear" (one-dimensional) through
"lateral" (two-dimensional) to "radiant" (multi-dimensional) thinking.
For more information see his books and visit the following website:
http://www.thinkbuzan.com/uk/a_id/4b6af8ce8268d
(Affiliate link)

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