When we make notes, we benefit from thinking about the information twice, repeating it to ourselves by both hearing or reading and writing.
How much better is it then to pull up a record from the past, instead of trying to remember when it happened and how.
Sometimes, when you’re busy toiling away, it’s hard to see the finish line. When the journey is long and new, it might also not be easy to know whether there is progress or not.
At times like these, I can’t help but think about the sailors who dared to go offshore, a little further each time. Had they stopped at what they knew, would we have this world of today? Probably not.
So when the end is not in sight, it should be our cue to keep moving.
We all have paths that we travel in life. Some paths are well-worn and familiar, while others are new and uncharted. But no matter what path we’re on, there is always something to learn.
Even when we think we’ve been on a path before, there are always new lessons to be learned. This is because every situation is different, even if it is similar to something we’ve experienced before. The people involved, the circumstances, and our own perspective may all be different, which can lead to new insights and learnings.
This is why it’s important to remain curious, open, and receptive to what is in front of us. When we’re curious, we’re more likely to pay attention to the details and to notice things that we might otherwise miss. We’re also more likely to ask questions and to seek out new information.
When we’re open, we’re more likely to be willing to see things from different perspectives. We’re also more likely to be willing to change our minds if we’re presented with new information. And when we’re receptive, we’re more likely to be able to absorb new information and to integrate it into our own understanding of the world.
Ideas come as a constant stream, never leaving you for a moment. Once in a while, a good one comes along. And then, you scramble around to catch it, to nourish it further, and make something greater like a good fisherman turns a catch into a meal.
What is needed then, is to be more like the fisherman. Instead of just standing by the river marveling, we should be ready with our rod and bait.
Of course we will catch some bad catches, but it’s also our only chance to catch the good ones. And this speaks to the need to be prepared. For if we only come with one set of bait, we are only a little better off than coming without any fishing gear. We need enough bait to stay the course.
As is with fishing, maybe it ought to be if we want to harvest our best ideas. Come prepared to catch ideas, and be willing to shift through the bad ones.
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been introduced to a new game called Spelling Bee, which has led me to discover many words I never knew existed in the English language. Occasionally, I challenge myself not only to spell the words but also to learn their meanings.
As I delved deeper into my love for words, I stumbled upon the poetic form of cinquains. Intrigued, I decided to play around with this structure, resulting in this poem:
Knowledge
Improving, study
Learn, do, reflect
Changing, growing, transforming, contributing
Awareness
This journey of discovery has only just begun, and I am excited to continue exploring the depths of language and poetry.
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