Hello Steemians,
If there is anyone who reads my blog, they know I am quite the enigma. I don't like to toot-my-own-horn but I know I can sway from one topic to another. I know I can be very eclectic in terms of what I think about. Whether it is contemplating how the Universe was created, to the daily comedy posts, you know I have a very active mind.
Today, I have decided that I will not be investigating the newest findings regarding String Theory and the infinite amount of multiple universes. No, today I will talk about.. the bathroom. The topic is not necessarily base, although I may have some humorous things to say about it. So what really should be thought about while ridding yourself of waste?
We spend virtually all our non-bathroom time doing everything needed for daily life. It should be noted that the only place where we feel safe,secure, and have the most time to ourselves is during our bathroom break. It is like no other time, as we literally shut out the world around us, rid ourselves of waste,and focus on our true bodily needs.
In fact many Men can't wait to take that break that sometimes overstays it's welcome. We use it for excuses to get out of bad situations, a shelter to run away from nagging family members etc.. It's really the last SHTF place to go (no pun intended).
So what should we be focusing on during the daily descent?
So let's bring in a little science so that we can understand what changes in our mind while we take care of Numeral #1(or number 2).
Well for one, the most important creative chemical in our brain; dopamine is the answer. The more dopamine that is released, the more creative we are. So when we are relaxed, dopamine is released!
The chances of having great ideas are greater than when we are relaxed. But this is not the only factor in why going to the bathroom is great for new ideas and creative minds. Focus is an important factor into bringing in new ideas that we would never have thought about before. Distraction does just the opposite.
Especially if you have thought long and hard all day about a problem, jumping into the shower, or relieving ones self can open up areas of the brain that are usually bombarded by menial tasks. During the day, our subconscious mind works in over-time to solve hard problems we face. Since it is pre-occupied, it's creative force is subdued. Once in the bathroom, you can let your mind wander the wonderful expanse of the Universe.
Did you have a problem locating a lost object? Well perhaps the best place to focus and think about it is in the bathroom. When our minds are at ease alpha waves form. This then is the time for introspection on anything we wish to think about. Perhaps Left-brain Powered people have a chance to use their Right Brain for once. No longer subdued, your mind at ease is a key ingredient to getting your creative power out.
Some researchers even point out that the best time to write down your creative thoughts are - In the bathroom. The suggestion for keeping a notepad inside the bathroom to write down your creative thoughts isn't such a bad idea. You wouldn't be doing this while driving in a car, running, or shopping.
Researchers, scientists, and even artists might not like to admit where their next great idea came from. You can bet, many of the things in this world have been changed by the bathroom break. Perhaps nobody would like to admit that it wasn't in the laboratory at all. So any research data has been covered over by simple embarrassment.
So I'm going to end this blog without revealing where I got the idea for this great post as well!
Steem on Steemian's, and fear not. Your next great creative post is just a toilet away! As an end note, I do not believe thinking about spiritual matters is the place for the bathroom. Defecation is not the place we should be thinking about how to serve the Creator of the Universe (if you believe in that). It should be a time to connect back to the earth; not heaven.
BB613