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A few nights ago, I did something for the first time in my life.

I listened to a full album (Jay-Z’s Magna Carta…Holy Grail), from the first song to the last, without any interruptions.

I put on my headphones, closed my eyes, and just listened.

I have been working a lot on reading more thoughtfully so I can retain more but this was the first time I tried it with music.

After listening to that album (in that way), I seemed to build a deeper connection with the work. I researched Jay-Z and listened to the whole album again the next day.

That experience of deep connection was rewarding enough, but it led to something more.

It inspired me to write this piece.

So while I may not have done anything “creative” while listening to the album, it still inspired creation.

It’s important to always be creating, but integrating doses of mindful consumption is often an important part of the creative process.

What happens in your brain when you consume thoughtfully

When I was in University, I worked at a psychology research center under the direction of one of Time Magazine’s Top 100 most influential people, Dr. Richie Davidson.