I love reading this. So true yet so few realize it. These day, most people have very short attention span, the art of slowing down is almost non-existence. I wish you well in your effort to educate people.
Makes me think of the book Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. The whole right / left side dominance idea has been mostly debunked, I think, but the concept of being in either a perceptual or a symbolic mode of processing stuck with me. Slow looking seems like it would take you out of that symbolic mode and put you into a mode of holistic perception.
It also reminded me of the message behind 'The Art of Noticing' by Rob Walker, he's here on Substack now (I've been on his newsletter for a long while) so I thought I'd share https://robwalker.substack.com/
What a wonderful concept. I often find that some of my most creative times are while taking long leisurely walks and just looking at the world around me. This really resonates ❤️
Yesss. After learning more about this concept, I started observing things and interactions more deeply and being more present. This has definitely improved my ability to make connections, my creativity, and of course, my writing.
I love reading this. So true yet so few realize it. These day, most people have very short attention span, the art of slowing down is almost non-existence. I wish you well in your effort to educate people.
Thanks Bernie. I'm glad you found value in this.
Looking forward to writing more stuff like this. :)
Makes me think of the book Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. The whole right / left side dominance idea has been mostly debunked, I think, but the concept of being in either a perceptual or a symbolic mode of processing stuck with me. Slow looking seems like it would take you out of that symbolic mode and put you into a mode of holistic perception.
Love this, really gave me some food for thought!
It also reminded me of the message behind 'The Art of Noticing' by Rob Walker, he's here on Substack now (I've been on his newsletter for a long while) so I thought I'd share https://robwalker.substack.com/
I'm glad you found this piece valuable. :)
Just checked it out. Lovely ideas by Rob. Really resonated with me!
"Just because something is available instantly to vision does not mean that it is available instantly to consciousness."
I like that thought a lot. Need to be more mindful myself. Thanks for the post!
I'm glad you liked it. Trying to implement this in my life as well. :)
What a wonderful concept. I often find that some of my most creative times are while taking long leisurely walks and just looking at the world around me. This really resonates ❤️
Yesss. After learning more about this concept, I started observing things and interactions more deeply and being more present. This has definitely improved my ability to make connections, my creativity, and of course, my writing.
There are so many writing seeds buried in everyday interactions. Its the creative goldmine under the surface ❤️
I love this.
Thaaankss. I'm glad it resonated with you. :)
What a great algorithm, I needed this. Thanks!