The word “synaesthesia” refers to a perceptual phenomenon in which a reaction
is provoked in a sense or a part of the body through the stimulation of another
sense or body part. For example, a person with synaesthesia might associate each
day of the week with a different colour and texture: Tuesdays might be blue with
the texture of deep-pile carpet, while Sundays could be yellow with the texture
of bubbles.
Synaesthesia is often described as a mental disorder that causes people to
become confused by their sensory perceptions. I would argue that this attitude is
mistaken, as well-organized synaesthesia can actually increase the powers of the
brain. A Mind Map can be considered an organized synaesthetic thinking tool. In
a way, it is a physical and mental manifestation of the power of association. So,
let’s dispel any fears about this. Use synaesthesia when Mind Mapping by
engaging all five senses in your words and images: sight, smell, hearing, taste
and touch. Also think about the power of movement, which can be suggested
through the organic form of the branches, and consider in what other ways this
can be made manifest in a Mind Map.
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