psycho mapping

there was this brain mapping session we had in our preparatory course when we came to the institute. i was reminded of this today by a friend and it struck me that i hadn't blogged about it at that time [:)]! so here it is...

the instructor was showing us slides and asking us about the ideas that we thought of. it went well till she started showing us oranges.

the word orange written in different sized boxes
junta: variety, unifying idea, blah blah...
me: claustrophobia
instructor: claustrophobia?
me: yes ma'm, look how the word is stuck in that little box...

some oranges in a blue basket
junta: unity, cohesion, friendship, similarity, yak yak...
me: unnecessary categorization and classification
instructor: how?
me: the individual orange might not have wanted to be part of this group. also the blue basket might signify its depression at being so unwillingly clubbed with a bunch.

a cut orange with slices by the side
junta: health, rejuvenation, vigor blah blah...
me: blood and slaughter

by now the instructor had realized my bent of mind and she said to the class in general - the aim of this session is to encourage flow of positive ideas...

i took the cue and shut up after that [:D]!!