I have noticed I am more consistent with my commitment to write every day when I take the trolley, wait for a bus, or drive in the passenger seat. It is the only time of most of my days where it feels so frictionless to tap on a screen and start translating thoughts into digital words. There is something about sitting idle that puts me in reflective mode. These moments of idleness make me wonder if there are other times during the day that offer similar opportunities.
Thoughts flow best when walking, swimming, or showering, but it is hard to catch them in the air and jot them down. I guess the mobile device has reduced the friction, but still many ideas and connections are lost in the mist of the mind. I wonder if any form of meditation or mental exercise helps in creating a safety net that catches those gems while walking, swimming, or showering. In the meantime, good to always carry a notebook and pen.