Deep Thinking
I have been traveling this week and not able to post. I attended a terrific seminar in San Antonio, TX on emerging technologies, which is a passion for me.
When I travel, I like to take time to read, write (by hand!), and think. I also love people watching which sometimes causes me to do some very deep thinking. As I watch business people on their cell phone; young mothers with small kids, backpacks, etc.; an elderly couple holding hands in the airport...I find myself thinking very deeply about the meaning of life and how we find each other. I marvel at the connections people make and how we recognize each other in a crowd.
Deep Thinking to me is different than meditation. Meditation is focused and concentrated. Deep Thinking is more random. I like to be aware of my thought trains as I observe my surroundings. In San Antonio there is a river walk which is lovely. And some very amazing black birds with an unusual sound that swarmed in the trees above the riverwalk. It was mesmerizing. I found my thinking winding like the river...many subjects, very pleasant, not staying on any one topic for long.
I believe this is a form of rejuvenation and can be very valuable. Not every waking minute needs to be spent in traditional "productive" activities. Sometimes letting the mind "wander" can be creative and refreshing.
When I travel, I like to take time to read, write (by hand!), and think. I also love people watching which sometimes causes me to do some very deep thinking. As I watch business people on their cell phone; young mothers with small kids, backpacks, etc.; an elderly couple holding hands in the airport...I find myself thinking very deeply about the meaning of life and how we find each other. I marvel at the connections people make and how we recognize each other in a crowd.
Deep Thinking to me is different than meditation. Meditation is focused and concentrated. Deep Thinking is more random. I like to be aware of my thought trains as I observe my surroundings. In San Antonio there is a river walk which is lovely. And some very amazing black birds with an unusual sound that swarmed in the trees above the riverwalk. It was mesmerizing. I found my thinking winding like the river...many subjects, very pleasant, not staying on any one topic for long.
I believe this is a form of rejuvenation and can be very valuable. Not every waking minute needs to be spent in traditional "productive" activities. Sometimes letting the mind "wander" can be creative and refreshing.
posted by beverlymacy at 3:12 PM
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