The most valuable construct ever created by the human mind is language. Language is a means to express the experiences perceived by an individual mind, so that experiences can be shared and interact with the perceptions of our fellow minds. A mind powered system of communication whose base unit of energy is the WORD.

What is the meaning of a word? The logical answer would be that words have been created and designated to represent one or more meanings, case closed. Correct, but rather than end the discussion here perhaps a more meaningful question would be - What is meaning?

Examine for a moment how your own mind reacts when triggered by the following word - EGG.

Was it the oval shape that first came to mind? The texture or color of its surface? The feeling of an egg held in your hand? The fact that an egg is fragile, did you think of it in terms of being cracked or broken? The sound of it breaking? The strength of an egg that cannot be broken when pressure is applied uniformly over its surface area? The fact that an egg emerges from a chicken, or indeed the many other creatures that lay eggs? Did you think of an egg in terms of its life cycle? Was it the contents of an egg that drew your attention, the slimy feel of it, the different colors, or how it has three distinct components? Did you think of the sound of an egg sizzling in a fry pan, the aroma that fills your kitchen at breakfast, or the flavor of your favorite egg dish? Or was it a situation that you associate with eggs, perhaps an important conversation that took place during a meal when eggs were served, or when someone played a trick of cracking an emptied eggshell on your head? How about a fabulous Faberge Egg?

What we experience as meaning is actually a compilation of memory segments that relate the word to past experiences, or more accurately, to each individual's unique perception of their own personal past experiences. Everything you have experienced in life is recorded into your brain in complete detail. Everything you have ever seen, heard, touched, smelled, and tasted, everything you have ever thought, and everything in your dreams. Exposure to a word triggers the mind to recall an intricate matrix of memories that an individual associates to the word. A single word can trigger dozens, hundreds, or many thousands of associations.

But language is comprised of many words assembled in a sequence of logical progression. Given the wide array of associations ascribed to a single word there must be a way to determine which associations are pertinent to the message being conveyed. In language it is the LOGIC of the sequence that defines a CONTEXT by which associations to individual words are judged to be pertinent or not. Even in the face of such astounding complexity the mind easily performs these judgments almost instantaneously in real time.

WORDS and CONTEXT are inseparable partners that must work together to accurately express relevant meaning.

Language is much too general a word for discussion at this level of detail so a new term will be defined - "Sequential Word Stimulation" (SWS for short) - i.e. communication using words assembled in specific sequences that trigger a logical progression of memories in the recipients mind and thereby convey relevant meaning in the form of shared experiences.

SWS is a construct we are indoctrinated into from childhood and cultivate through adulthood. We learn that certain words mean certain things. We learn the intricacies of how words are organized in a sequence that conforms to the rigid rules of Logic. Logic constitutes the golden standard by which each step in a sequence is judged to be either correct or not.

Logic is based on judgment. We judge if each word has a logical association to the previous word in relationship to a context. If the relationship is found, we judge that logic is satisfied, and only then can we proceed to the next word. As long as each successive word associates to the previous words, while maintaining the overriding context, then progression through the sequence can continue. This pattern of linear progression establishes a consistent FLOW of Logic from one word to the next. If a word is encountered that has no relevant association to the previous words, in relationship to the overriding context, then the logical flow is interrupted resulting in a state of confusion. Confusion is the trigger that tells us logic has not been satisfied. Progress through the sequence cannot continue from this point so we must stop to re-evaluate. Either we do not see a relevant association to the word in question, or our interpretation of the context is flawed somehow. These issues must be resolved or the entire sequence must be terminated.

Logic is ultimately a binary, YES or NO, type of system. We judge YES as each word fits in the sequence, or NO if a word does not fit the sequence. Logic can only be satisfied when all judgments in the sequence are YES. A single unresolved NO and Logic is not satisfied resulting in the entire sequence irrevocably discarded. The infamous third state of MAYBE is not allowed in the logical paradigm.

Another important facet of a successful logical sequence is that it always ends in a conclusion. Once the flow of a logical sequence has been established we expect the flow to advance through the sequence until resolved in a logical conclusion. This consistent pattern of expectation makes logic very predictable. Every step in a logical sequence must be correct in order to reach a conclusion that is also correct. A logical sequence can be proven correct by the correctness of each single step taken to reach the conclusion.

Before engaging the subject of Random Word Stimulation it was necessary to explain the intricacies of our normal SWS method of communication, and particularly the logical thinking on which it is based. In order to appreciate, utilize, and reap the tremendous benefits of Random Word Stimulation it is crucial to realize how thoroughly the system of Logic has infiltrated our psyche and influences our thinking.

Since Logic can always be proven to be right, it would naturally follow that any deviation from Logic must therefore be wrong. Logic conditions us to believe that anything illogical must be wrong, and of course no one wants to be wrong. Thinking illogically is frowned upon by the prevailing culture that deems Logic as the only “respectable” way to think. The pressure to conform is a powerful influence that conditions us never to stray from the norm or dare to challenge accepted traditional convention. Just the thought of departing from the rules of logic can trigger emotional discomfort, apprehension, and even fear. Incessant strict adherence to thinking within this artificial framework becomes an insidiously pervasive and dominant influence over our thinking.

The fundamental function of the brain is its ability to associate thoughts contained within its information matrix. We are conditioned never to stray from the rules of Logic that define the criteria of associating thoughts to establish a logical flow that resolves in a logical conclusion. We are conditioned to believe that to be RIGHT IS GOOD and valuable, and to be WRONG IS BAD and worthless. We are conditioned to accept associations that are logical and immediately reject associations that are illogical. Sustained adherence to thinking within a framework of logic literally programs the brain to respond with these habitual conditioned behaviors.

The value and practicality of the logical approach to understanding the world and achieving victory over life's many challenges is irrefutable. But Logic is notoriously unoriginal. Generating new ideas within a framework of logic is virtually impossible.

Random Word Stimulation (RWS for short) is a powerful technique that exploits the mind's conditioned behaviors by redirecting them to the purpose of generating new ideas. SWS connects words in a logical sequence. RWS, as its name implies, invokes words at random. There is no connection between the words, no sequence, no context, and most importantly, RWS is completely illogical. RWS is essentially a search for context to create new meaning. Individual words will always trigger their associated memories, the reaction is automatic and inevitable. Once you have defined a subject to generate new ideas about, exposure to the stimulus of random words will incite the conditioned reflex to associate subject and word together. Usually there is no obvious logical connection but the conditioning is so strong that your mind will automatically perform the search regardless, and in the subsequent chaos new ideas begin to emerge.

Many associations, and the ideas they generate, will not make immediate sense in relation to your subject. New ideas often at first seem illogical, absurd, or completely irrelevant. Our minds have been trained to make sense of things. Thoughts that do not make sense trigger the response to discard these ideas as worthless fantasy and the potential value they are sure to contain is lost forever. Learning to recognize this conditioned response as it happens, and bring it under managed control is essential. Something that initially seems like nonsense can actually make a new and wondrous perfect sense when viewed in light of a new context.

Success in generating new ideas is achieved in direct proportion to your willingness to temporally suspend the urge to discard new ideas and allow your mind the freedom to explore for new context that leads somewhere useful. Random Word Stimulation provides a well defined, easy to use, self guided method of generating new ideas by directly stimulating the brain’s natural capacity to think laterally. Everyone in search of new ideas can use this very simple and effective technique. Results are immediate, even to a beginner, and will improve in both quantity and quality with regular practice. Your subconscious mind is a powerful ally with a vast storehouse of information to draw from and, together with imagination, can be utilized in a deliberate manner to achieve outstanding results were logic is hopelessly inadequate.

Learning to use RWS is actually very simple, its effect on the mind is automatic and inevitable. The only difficulty is in forcing yourself to change a behavior. Achieving consistent results depends entirely on learning a single basic skill. You must find a way to circumvent the conditioned response of rejecting thoughts that do not make sense and allow yourself the freedom to explore them. Catch the moment when you judge "this does not make sense" and change it to a question of "how COULD this make sense?". It is important to realize this is not as much a matter of learning as it is a matter of un-learning. No amount of explanation will show you the way. Your brain already knows how to use RWS, it will show you the way if you let it. The rejection response develops in each of us, refined over many years, it is very personal and unique to the individual. The ease with which one acclimates to RWS depends on how deeply the rejection response is impregnated into one's psyche. Paradoxically it is often those of high intelligence and extensive education that have more difficulty. Whatever the case there is no doubt that RWS practice will continually prompt your rejection response and thereby provide the opportunity to find your own way to work through it.

Looking for ways to make sense from thoughts that seem nonsensical, illogical, irrelevant, or just plain silly, may offend one's sensibilities. There is however a notable exception that is perfectly acceptable in society and illustrates a means to acquire the proper attitude for RWS practice. Humor is an art that achieves success as a measure of how extreme it departs from conventional norms. A skilled practitioner can deploy humor not merely to entertain, but also to reveal greater meaning in a familiar subject by altering the context from which the subject is normally viewed. RWS favors and encourages a humored carefree attitude. In fact, any attitude that helps to justify accepting and recording ideas that seem illogical will work to great advantage. Humor effectively neutralizes negative emotions that restrict freedom of thought. Humor is not bound by the rules of logic and so inspires the mind to release any fears or inhibitions and boldly engage in unfettered exploration. RWS sessions should be relaxing, enjoyable, and entertaining. This is not to say everything should be treated as a joke. Humor in no way undermines or trivializes even the most serious of subjects one is seeking to resolve, and allowing yourself this freedom of though can lead to astounding revelations.

RWS is extremely effective at generating new ideas about any subject, but there is another significant benefit. Given time and regular practice, the brain adapts to this exciting new way of thinking and gradually restores the brain's natural balance. Practice is the key to learning any new skill. Just 10-15 minutes per day can produce outstanding results. Have faith in the irrefutable truth that your brain's neuroplasticity will inevitably respond by reorganizing its internal neural connections and thereby expand your mind to new heights of awareness. Regular practice strengthens connection to the subconscious mind, which in turn endows the practitioner with greatly enhanced skills in both critical and creative thinking.

Each Promptoria product features a unique implementation of RWS, tailored to serve a specific purpose and with unwavering focus on producing practical results based on your needs, your desires, your aspirations and ambitions, and does so completely under your control and direction. The only possible way that Random Word Stimulation can fail - is if you yourself deliberately prevent it from succeeding.

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