What kind of environment do you prefer to be in when you write or brainstorm? Total silence maybe, or perhaps melodic music playing in the background? Being in an ideal environment plays a key role in reaching the desirable part of your mind where you can think creatively and get work done. It is ideal to experiment with different environments and see what works best for you.
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Personally I have found peaceful melodies with no words to work wonders for me for relaxation and reaching a peace of mind while writing and contemplating. I primarily enjoy the Balmorhea Pandora Station immensely as beautiful piano pieces are played and I can sit back in a somber state that lets my mind run without boundaries. Feel free to listen to the station and make your own account at Pandora to create a list of different stations that suit your mood depending on the activity you are doing. I am more likely than not listening to Pandora!
On a side note I want to give a shout out to Patrick O’Hearn for producing this beautiful piece “Beyond This Moment”.