Blood flow Quote by Lilian Jackson Braun
““What lofty subject are you addressing in Tuesday’s column?” she asked. “Pencils! I’ve just discovered a source for the fat yellow pencils with thick soft leads that were standard equipment on my first newspaper job. I’ve ordered a gross. More and more I draft my copy longhand while sitting with my feet up.” “Don’t I remember old movies in which reporters loafed around the office with their hats on and their feet on the desk?” “They weren’t loafing, Polly! They were thinking. Words and ideas flow more easily in that position. It has something to do with blood flow.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene, 1930
The passage humorously highlights how physical comfort and posture can boost creative thinking and productivity in writing.
In simple terms: Comfortable posture helps ideas flow.
Key Takeaway
Adopt a relaxed posture for better thinking.
Themes
creativity
productivity
comfort
Mood
lighthearted
reflective
Type
anecdotal
humorous
When to use this quote
- writing
- office work
- creative brainstorming
- longhand drafting
Key Concepts
cognitive ergonomics
flow state
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your workspace affect your thinking?
- Can comfort distract from focus?
A Different Perspective
Physical comfort may not guarantee quality ideas.
