Mindful Sparks for Creative Writing

Week 12

Notice the Quiet

Many people believe creativity comes from deep, intense thinking. But often, ideas show up in the quiet spaces between our thoughts, in those calm moments when the mind relaxes. Mindfulness teaches us to notice the pauses, rather than rushing past them. The moment between the inhale and the exhale. The beat between one word and the next. That space is where something new can enter.

This week’s exercise:

Close your eyes and focus on your breath for two minutes. When a thought comes up, notice it and let it pass. Then, write for 10 minutes. Don’t try to force a story; let it come to you.

Story Prompt:

“In the stillness, something stirred…”