In a discussion on spirituality, the philosopher and poet John O’Donohue translated a Gaelic expression of the Irish fishermen “Is fánach an áit a gheobfá gliomach” into:
“‘It is in the unexpected or neglected place that you will find the lobster.'”
Although intended by O’Donohue to suggest that spiritual awareness can occur at the unlikeliest of places and time—if one is careful to listen for it—I think it can be applied equally to many intellectual and creative discoveries—if one is careful to listen for it.
And what is the best way to listen for and discover these intellectual or creative “lobsters”?
Well, speaking for myself, I need a quiet mind.
(Also see my post: How Does the Earth See You?)