Logical Mind map in practice; Mortar & Pestle

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A mortar and pestle is a tool used to crush, grind, and mix substances. The pestle is a heavy bat shaped stick whose end is used for pounding and grinding, and the mortar is a bowl, typically made of hard wood, marble, clay, or stone. The substance is ground between the pestle and the mortar.

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For those who work with natural magical ingredients such as herbs, roots, and seeds a mortar and pestle set is a necessity when making up traditional sachet powders, incense powder compounds, or bath crystals and floor wash. The mortar is the bowl, which is often (but not always) rough or ridged inside. The pestle is the rod-like tool, and it too is generally (but not always) roughened at its wider bottom end, in order to make the work of powdering herbs go faster. Most hoodoo practitioners prefer to have at least two mortar and pestle sets, one for use with edible herbs and the other for toxic or inedible plant matter.

On this page are several traditional styles of mortar and pestle. Generally speaking, although any of these mortar and pestle sets, can be used for crushing or for grinding, those with tall and narrow mortar bowl patterns are employed for crushing, while those with short and wide mortar bowl patterns are used for grinding. These pictures are not shown to scale, but the approximate dimensions of the mortar bowl in each of the sets is given in inches.

The green marble mortar and pestle is about 4" high by 3 3/4" wide. This an old-time kitchen favourite that finds equal use in preparation of herbs and seeds for the altar. The green marble is veined with black. Crafted from natural stone, no two pieces are alike, but all are beautiful examples of humanity's aesthetics combined with Nature's artistry.

The white marble mortar and pestle is about 3" high by 3" wide. This is another old-time kitchen implement that is perfect for grinding herbs and seeds for magical work. The white marble is veined with grey, and, being natural stone, no two pieces are alike.

The brown mottled soapstone mortar and pestle is about 3" high by 4" wide. The rounder, wider mortar bowl and the softer stone used in this mortar and pestle set make it suitable for grinding herbs for use in magic spells. The brown soapstone is flecked and mottled with many shades of yellow, ochre, tan, and ivory, which makes it particularly beautiful as an altar tool. Of course, because it is carved of natural stone, no two pieces are alike.

The small porcelain mortar and pestle is about 1 1/2" high by 2 1/2" wide. The wide-mouthed mortar is made of shiny white glazed porcelain with an unglazed and rough interior. The pestle also is glazed, except for its rounded, unglazed, rough end. This is a handy little traditional mortar and pestle set, just the right size for powdering up small batches of herbs and seeds. Porcelain is lead-free and dishwasher safe.

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Logical Mind Map

Mind Mapping

Introduced by Tony Buzan is a great tool for idea generation and brainstorming.

It enhance both sides of the human brain and widely used in taking notes, research or generating new ideas. A creative Mind Map is able to stimulate and create interest to the individual and also to the viewer.

Method Creative Thinking; Logical and Associated mind map Technique

Logical Mind Map

The Logical Mind Map is directly connected to stereotypes.

Associated Mind Map (Will be explained and elaborated by RadziBedu)

Using an associated mind map we are able to generate random words and also show the links between words that seemingly have no connection.

Logical Mind Maps & Stereotypes

Before beginning a Logical mind map we have to understand what a Stereotype is; below is the definition of the word.

DEFINITIONS OF STEREOTYPE

ster·e·o·type

A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image.

One that is regarded as embodying or conforming to a set image or type.

ster·e·o·typed, ster·e·o·typ·ing, ster·e·o·types

To make a stereotype of.

To characterize by a stereotype: “Elderly Americans are the neglected sector of the fashion industry, stereotyped by blue hair and polyester pantsuits” (American Demographics).

To give a fixed, unvarying form to.

The Logical Mind Map is directly connected to stereotypes.

The Rules Of Logical Mindmapping

Always have your SUBJECT in the center of the page.

Try to make the subject more dominant than the rest of the words and images in the mind map.

Decide on the main categories of the subject before executing on mind map.

Benefit of Logical Mind-Mapping Technique;

• It is a concise way of listing and categorizing a mass of information.

• The relationship between each word will help trigger memories and greatly reduce the amount of note taking and assist in the understanding of the subject.

• The more interesting the mind map the greater the interest that the on looker will have in the information.

Objective: To identify and to define the meaning of the word creative and creativity
Creativity: One of the definition being explored is; the generation of new ideas or new way of doing things

Definition

Creativity is the ability to think up and design new inventions, produce works of art, solve problems in new ways, or develop an idea based on an original, novel, or unconventional approach.

Defining Creativity; Myth of Creativity

1. Only special talented people are creative.

ð Task Motivation; Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.

Thinking Managers, creative thinking expert De Bono explains: “Some people have an apparently natural curiosity and motivation towards creativity. In order to be creative, however, you need to go far beyond this general motivation.”

2. Being Creative is Hard.

ð Creativity is an attitude, combine with effort; 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration- Thomas Edison

3. Problems are in our life to make it more difficult.

ð Necessity is the mother of invention. Complacency kills imagination

4. I am not creative.

ð Creativity can be nurtured and not just by nature. Anyone can be creative if they know how to control it by using the right method and technique. Thinking Managers’ Edward de Bono says the formal skills of lateral thinking can boost creativity. De Bono insists that creative people could do much more if they also learned some of the formal tools of creativity such as lateral thinking.

5. Innovation is the domain of geniuses.

ð Knowledge domain is only one part or component that make up creativity.

“Lateral thinking is a skill that can be learned, practiced and developed,” says De Bono. “It is formal creativity based on the logic of asymmetric systems.”

6. I have to have brand new ideas in order for me to be considered creative.

ð Creative idea is not a product of one person’s effort. It is a synthesis of many elements, ideas, context, knowledge, etc… Environment plays a big role to the creation of a unique or new idea.

“The creative act is not an act of creation in the sense of the Old Testament. It does not create something out of nothing: it uncovers, selects, re-shuffles, combines, synthesizes already existing facts, ideas,

faculties, skills. The more familiar the parts, the more striking the new whole.”

Arthur Koestler

7. Brainstorming is hard work.

ð Creative idea take place in the least expected environment. Famous inventor and innovator received their best idea when they are in a relax or when they are having fun. Eureka… achimadese got it when he was in a bath- tub.

8. Only artists need to be creative.

ð Creativity belongs to everyone and not just the domain of an artist

9. Writer’s block is a greatest obstacle in the creative process.

ð Creativity is about allowing our self to make mistake. Creative will come and manifest it self through a “safe approaches” De Bono explains: “It is possible to show a greatly increased output of ideas. But unless there is a willingness to try these ideas, you cannot measure their effect. The more powerful an idea, the less the willingness there is to try it out.

10. Using structured creative techniques will hinder my ability to be creative.

ð Never put judgment to ‘anything’ while generating an idea. Work with divergent and end it with a convergent thinking.

“Our natural thinking habits are based on analysis and judgment. You analyze the situation in order to identify any standard element, and then you apply the standard answer. This is excellent, but it is not enough.”

Three reasons why people are motivated to be creative:

1. need for novel, varied, and complex stimulation
2. need to communicate ideas and values
3. need to solve problems

From Creativity - Beyond the Myth of Genius, by Robert W. Weisberg.

All who study creativity agree that for something to be creative, it is not enough for it to be novel: it must have value, or be appropriate to the cognitive demands of the situation.

From Creativity - Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention

by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.

1. Persons who express unusual thoughts, who are interesting and stimulating - in short, people who appear to unusually bright.
2. People who experience the world in novel and original ways. These are (personally creative) individuals whose perceptions are fresh, whose judgments are insightful, who may make important discoveries that only they know about.
3. Individuals who have changes our culture in some important way. Because their achievement are by definition public, it is easier to write about them. (e.g., Leonardo, Edison, Picasso, Einstein, etc.)

So what is ‘Creativity’?

An Ability

A simple definition is that creativity is the ability to imagine or invent something new.

An Attitude

Creativity is also an attitude: the ability to accept change and newness, a willingness to play with ideas and possibilities, a flexibility of outlook, the habit of enjoying the good, while looking for ways to improve it

A Process

Creative people work hard and continually to improve ideas and solutions, by making gradual alterations and refinements to their works