Dien -

It's worth another try - I don't get fancy with colors, drawings, etc. I downloaded Mindman software and frankly don't use it! Ittakes too long and is not as efficient as a pencil and pad!

Mindmaps help me to "unrigidify" the outlining structure and allow skipping around and adding to topics without having to add lines, etc.

To me, mindmaps allow the ideas to flow in a loose structure, kind of like a winding river bound by its banks, but able to flood the levies on occasion.

So, flow on, my friend and let your mindmap roll on!
Bob