• What feelings did creating the Mind Map give you? Did you have any particularly strong emotions when working on any of the branches? Or did any of them leave you feeling completely indifferent? • Did you have an “aha” moment at any stage during the process? Could you sense a way forward before even completing the Mind Map? • Rank each of the keywords on either side of the Mind Map with a number between 1 and 100 according to how important that word is. Tally up the score for the “yes” side and for the “no” side. Which total is highest? The highest total wins – but how do you feel about that outcome? • If you are still unclear about the way forward, or your reaction to the plan of action suggested by the Mind Map, take some time out. Go away and incubate your response. • If the above does not lead to a decision, recall the process described in Chapter 4 (see page 144 ), related to indecision. Whether you are deciding if you should redecorate your bedroom or move
house, pursue a course of treatment proposed by your healthcare provider, or
accept a new job, Mind Maps can act as a loyal companion along the way,
helping you face life’s big (and small) decisions with equanimity.
Mind Maps and the Art of Conflict Resolution Mind Maps are usually created by individuals as highly personalized thinking
tools, yet they can also be a very productive joint enterprise. At this more
advanced level, they can be an extremely useful and rewarding way to explore
another person’s point of view in conjunction with your own, and for finding
common ground and resolving disputes.
Before attempting to create a joint Mind
