Diving into Problems or Solutions?
Reading is the fertilizer for the mind. We fertilize soil to improve crop yields and we need to enrich our minds with the best fertilizer-that is quality reading. The fertile mind of CityVP Manjit produced a comment that immediately made an idea vegetate in my mind. Manjit wrote "The value of Yellow Intelligence is not in becoming an intellectual, but appreciating the intellectual ability to reason, to form arguments and pay attention to the value of slow attention, rather than the fast-twitch attention which we are now familiar with in digital streams".
We are progressively feeling the shrinkage of time and the urge to do things fast. Fast food, fast lane, fast reading and the list goes on. We are running out of patience. This could be a source of great troubles. We don't have breathing periods and if we do we don't breathe properly. Here is the paradox- the need to do things fast when we should slowdown to do what we do adequately. We are running out of breath chasing time and being out of breath we end up doing what we do wrongly.
I can't think of a better metaphor than diving. It makes no difference if we are diving in the sea or in the virtual sea of work and associated problems. You need to follow three simple rules to make proper and safe diving. It is amazing the abundance of three simple rules in nature and life. The three simple rules are:
1. Think slow
2. Think slippery
3. Breathe slowly
Notice the first rule- think slow. When we are diving fast into turbulent waters, we need to think slowly. Doubling your dive speed will require four times more energy from you. Likewise; doubling your thinking speed will take four times more energy. It is as simple as that. In rough waters don't consume your energy by trying to go faster. This is what we tend to do in fast attention- we only consume more energy and be too exhausted to do other thinking.
It is the same with breathing. You need to breathe slowly. Inefficient breathing leaves poor quality air in the air corridors. The next time you breathe you contaminate the fresh air with the residual poor air and not only you intake poor air, but also deprive self from inhaling good quality air. Breathing slowly increases your uptake of oxygen and your discharge of carbon dioxide simply because each breath stays in your lungs longer. It gives more time for gas molecules to pass between the millions of air sacs in your lungs and your bloodstream. You must exhale completely the exhausted air to get rid of it and fast exhales leaves low quality air in your body.
The same logic extends to reading. To inhale the air of good reading requires you to do it slowly and to slowly breathe out old misunderstandings, concepts, ideas and whatever toxic materials in your understanding body.
This is one prime factor why effecting change fail. People inhale the fresh air of change rapidly and it mixes with the "left-over" air from the past. People aren't given enough time to exhale old practices. We dive into the sea of change and fail not because the change is wrong. It is more because we change the wrong way.
Don't blame change; blame the way we try to implement fast changes.
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Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #41
The best present is that which comes in small parcels. I say now and comes late as well. Franci Eugenia Hoffman- this buzz is dear to me on a personal basis. It received almost chilly reception at first. Then things changed slowly to culminate with your lovely comment and appreciation. SUrely, late and slow, but with great effect
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #40
Yes, Margaret Aranda, MD, PhD there are situations where a second makes the difference. I wrote about this a buzz on Fractal Times. However; this shouldn't be the rule.
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #39
I am thinking of a suitable buzz to dedicate to you Margaret Aranda, MD, PhD. Your cheering spirit is a great motivator. Your comment and its full appreciation reflect your lovely character.
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #38
@Mike Penny- - your comment is dear to me and if the buzz helps you not to miss the mark I shall be overly pleased. I wish you the best of the best of whatever you try.
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #37
I appreciate your comment and sharing your lovely thoughts dear brother Amroussi Mohamed. Thank you
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #36
Thank you my dear Anees Zaidi. Will do my best to make the visit
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #35
Tell me what fruits you eat I tell you who you are. This is my new approach to people because I have just found why you are so caring, understanding and genuinely sweet man dear Anees Zaidi. A visit to Lucknow bring luck now- the luck of sweetening self.
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #34
" intriguing is equally, when i take notice a mango tree extract the nutrients from soil only constituents to produce mango. equally a guava plant extracts nutrients from the same soil, only to produce guava"- how did you know these two fruits are among my top favorites dear debasish majumder? I am serious. I want a soil to produce both and I need the nutrients for both. It is different when you plan for one of them. Purpose has a word in dictating what nutrients to ue. Thanks Debasish for this super comment.
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #33
Melissa Hefferman- we don't only discover ideas here, but also discover people. A writer without feedback is walking in a foggy road and comments are the fog lights that help an author find his way. On both fronts you are admirable and I do consider you as one of my main discoveries here. Your comments have their essence and you mean what you write. I am privileged to know you and to connect with your sharp mind and caring soul.
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #32
mohammed khalaf- with pleasure my friend
mohammed khalaf
منذ 7 سنوات #31
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #30
This is a super comment dear . Please share it as a post. It is not an individual experience; it is for all. Look at professors rushing to complete the curriculum. Look at ads claiming you shall master social media in fifteen hours.. We are rushing teaching, coaching and training. The consequences are shallowness. Your comment is extremely powerful and should be expanded into ten posts. You know may be even you would consider establishing a "Proper Teaching and Learning" Hive.
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #29
I am so happy for this particular sharing and its relevancy Gerald Hecht. How this hive skipped my mind I don't know
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #28
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #27
if only as beautiful as your spirit and comment are Gerald Hecht
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #26
Glenn Melcher
منذ 7 سنوات #25
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #24
Thank you Sara Sara Jacobovici because your comment paused my breath before responding. I published not on fractal breathing (which I am still planning to do) to Creative Breathing Idea as a natural build up on this buzz. Not only that, you remember sending me the link on breathing earth. The video kept brewing in my mind and resulted on the new buzz. One point you mentioned here is worthy of highlighting. You wrote ".. is such a "clear" reminder of our organic make up". It is great that we know we are organic; coupling this with inorganic or metallic opens the creative new possibilities as explained in my new buzz. Organic structures that combine with other smaller ideas that make our lives even more organic. I thrive on your trust and appreciation. You are truly a barometer for measuring the effect of any of my buzzes. Thank you, Sara
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #23
Thank you Sara Sara Jacobovici because your comment paused my breath before responding. I published not on fractal breathing (which I am still planning to do) to Creative Breathing Idea as a natural build up on this buzz. Not only that, you remember sending me the link on breathing earth. The video kept brewing in my mind and resulted on the new buzz. One point you mentioned here is worthy of highlighting. You wrote ".. is such a "clear" reminder of our organic make up". It is great that we know we are organic; coupling this with inorganic or metallic opens the creative new possibilities as explained in my new buzz. Organic structures that combine with other smaller ideas that make our lives even more organic. I thrive on your trust and appreciation. You are truly a barometer for measuring the effect of any of my buzzes. Thank you, Sara Palomino Vidal
Sara Jacobovici
منذ 7 سنوات #22
Sara Jacobovici
منذ 7 سنوات #21
Sara Jacobovici
منذ 7 سنوات #20
Agreed Kevin Pashuk. I am reminded of a movie, probably early 70's, If It's Belgium, It Must Be Tuesday, a story of a European organized tour.
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #19
you don't run with your legs, you run with your lungs. This is fantastic proverb by your father Sara Jacobovici. This comment fits very well with my buzz of today on breathing new ideas, which you inspired, Sara.
Sara Jacobovici
منذ 7 سنوات #18
Nice perspective CityVP Manjit. My father who was an athlete used to say; you don't run with your legs, you run with your lungs.
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #17
+ The slower choice wins and you go as SLOW as you may, while I chew my SLAW. Yes, I am lucky with your posting. Because I read French, I find it useful in helping me reading and a bit understanding Spanish.
Mamen 🐝 Delgado
منذ 7 سنوات #16
Oh my!! I have to take an emergency decision then... Hahahaha... Everything I post in Producer is in English and Spanish, if you are talking about "Pide un deseo - Make a wish" it is on both languages. I think... 😳
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #15
Great, but I am not because of yo Mamen Delgado. I have just noticed your share of a buzz in Spanish. I think it is on social media with a a very attractive image. Now, either I study Spanish or you write in english. Of course, whichever comes slower is better...
Mamen 🐝 Delgado
منذ 7 سنوات #14
Still breathing... 😉
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #13
Knowing you now fairly well Anees Zaidi- I can think of your next post. I see the reddish leaves in your next post. These leaves are far away, but you know how to provide a substitute. Wonderful reply from the unfailing friend
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #12
The example o the guided tour is perfect Kevin Kevin Pashuk. Yes, this is so powerful that I am still thinking on how to build on it. I am expecting a flash pf light and may be your flashing camera is the source.
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #11
The example o the guided tour is perfect Kevin Pashk. Yes, this is so powerful that I am still thinking on how to build on it. I am expecting a flash pf light and may be your flashing camera is the source.nd
Kevin Pashuk
منذ 7 سنوات #10
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #9
It is with great APPRECIATION I breathe my gratitude to you CityVP Manjit for always writing illuminating comments. I just leave it to readers to absorb slowly the deep meanings of your comment.
CityVP Manjit
منذ 7 سنوات #8
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #7
I must admit that I saw your second comment first and was FAST to respond. Now, I discovered your first comment Mamen Delgado. Experiencing the difference between slow and fast make us live the experience. I am glad you did. Have a breathing day. Next buzz will be on Fractal Breathing. This shall respond more thoughtfully to your generous comment.
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #6
Love is a smile as your photo is Mamen Delgado
Mamen 🐝 Delgado
منذ 7 سنوات #5
Mamen 🐝 Delgado
منذ 7 سنوات #4
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #3
I wonder if it is my generosity as much as it is you my dear Laurent BOSCHERINI and your pulsating comment. BTW- my pulse increased because of your appreciative comment
Laurent Boscherini
منذ 7 سنوات #2
Ali Anani
منذ 7 سنوات #1