How My Ideas Vanish the Moment I Pick Up a Pen

Let’s be honest for a while, we’ve all experienced at some point in our lives – the maddening phenomenon of ideas vanishing into thin air the moment we grab a pen.

I’ve been stuck in this phenomenon so many times that I don’t even recall how many. And as a writer, I can confidently say that I’m not alone in this.

It’s like trying to catch a butterfly with your bare hands, only to watch it flutter away, leaving you bewildered and empty-handed.

I remember this one time when I was standing in the shower, minding my own business, when suddenly a brilliant idea strikes my brain like a lightning bolt. I was convinced it was pure gold, the kind that will make my creative dreams come true. But here’s the catch: as soon as I stepped out, grabbed a towel, and reached for a pen to jot it down,

poof! It vanished,

leaving me staring at a blank page in utter disbelief. If you can relate, my friend, you’re in good company.

Or how about that time when you woke up from a vivid dream with a plotline so ingenious it could rival Shakespeare, only to watch it evaporate into the ether the moment you reached for a pen? 😵

But why this happens? It’s a Mystery

I don’t understand what is this mystery but I guess there could be an explanation.

The most perplexing part is when inspiration strikes at the oddest of times and places. I’ve come to accept that inspiration has a wicked sense of humour, toying with us and disappearing into the abyss of forgetfulness. But hey, at least we can share a laugh over it. 💡

I think, that the disappearing act of ideas can be somewhere related to overthinking and self-doubt. As soon as we set out to put our thoughts onto paper, our minds can become flooded with doubts and questions. Is this idea really as good as it seemed?

Another aspect to consider is the elusive nature of the “Eureka” moment. Holding onto that initial ideas can be a challenging task. Our minds are constantly buzzing with thoughts and distractions, making it all too easy for that fleeting idea to slip away as quickly as it arrived.

Moreover, ideas thrive in freedom and spontaneity. They flourish when our minds are open, allowing thoughts to flow naturally. Trapped on paper, they escape our grasp. Ideas are wild, untamed creatures that demand the freedom to roam and evolve.

I think, there’s a weird way to retain the idea 😅

One time, while brainstorming with friends, we found ourselves in fits of laughter over a silly joke. Suddenly, a brilliant idea sparked amidst laughter. The joyful moment left a lasting imprint, etching the remarkable idea into my memory.

So, I guess this is a weird way to grasp the idea. The next time you feel the grip of frustration as an idea slips away, take a moment to embrace laughter. And who knows, maybe the laughter itself will become the source of inspiration, leading you to ideas that are as entertaining as they are brilliant.

Just a quick note to anyone reading this

To be honest, I’m writing this blog post randomly because earlier today I had an amazing idea to write about, but unfortunately, it slipped from my mind. Therefore, I’m writing this instead. 🙂

I hope you enjoyed this too!

Leave a comment if you ever had this phenomenon or have a better way to retain the idea before it slip away.