You live so much of your life through the lens of the left brain, which consists of labeling, analyzing, and categorizing. It’s practical, but it can also become a trap that blocks you from entering the rich, intuitive, imaginative realm of the right hemisphere.
Creativity lives in the now. It doesn’t need to explain, define, or label. It needs presence.
Here’s a gentle, step-by-step activity you can try to access that right-side creative awareness. You don’t need any art experience—just a willingness to be present and to let go of “figuring things out.”
Step-by-Step Activity: The Name-Free Walk
Time Needed: 30–45 minutes
Tools: Paper, pen or pencil (or other artistic medium), a quiet spot in nature (or a room with a view), an open mind
Step 1: Set the Intention (2 minutes)
Before you begin, pause. Take a deep breath in, then out. Let yourself arrive here.
Say quietly to yourself:
“For the next few minutes, I give myself permission to not name, judge, or figure anything out. I will just experience.”
This is your permission to step out of the analytical mind.
Step 2: Slow Walk & See Without Naming (10 minutes)
Go outside or stand near a window. Begin to look around very slowly. As you look at each thing, do not name it.
So instead of thinking, “tree,” “leaf,” “bird,” just notice the shapes, colors, shadows, and movement. Stay with the pure visual impression.
Let your eyes lead. If you’re able to walk around, remember, you are not walking to anywhere—you’re walking with your senses.
Keep your breath calm and slow. If words or labels pop into your mind, that’s okay—just notice them and gently return to raw seeing.
Step 3: Draw Without Thinking (15 minutes)
Find a comfortable spot to sit with your paper and pen, pencil, or other drawing medium.
Now, choose something to draw from your environment—but still, don’t name it in your mind.
Just look at it softly. Begin drawing the shapes, lines, and shadows you see. Keep your hand moving, and let go of the idea that it has to “look right.”
You’re not drawing a thing—you’re drawing the experience of seeing.
Stay with the visual flow. No judgment. No need for it to make sense.
Step 4: Sit with the Drawing (5 minutes)
When you’re done, look at your drawing with the same soft eyes. Try not to analyze or compare.
Ask yourself:
- What did I feel while doing this?
- Did anything shift in my awareness?
- Was there a moment I forgot to think—and just was?
Write a sentence or two about the experience, but again—no need for perfection or insight. Just presence.
Step 5: Gently Return (5 minutes)
Take another walk, or just sit quietly for a few minutes. Focus on your breath and allow thought to return.
You’ve just stepped into the world of your right brain—a world of intuition, impression, and connection.
I hope for a moment you’ve remembered what it’s like to simply be, without having to explain.
Final Thought
The creative mind isn’t somewhere far away—it’s always here, beneath the noise of naming and doing. Every time we practice returning to it, we loosen the grip of overthinking and deepen our ability to see, feel, and create.
You can do this activity as often as you’d like. Each time, it may feel a little different—but each time, you’re strengthening that bridge back to your true, creative self.
If you enjoyed this art exercise, be sure to subscribe and follow along on social media for more activities to help connect you back to your creativity. It never left you; you just need to practice listening and returning.
Your Creativity Coach, -Holly
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