Maybe common sense is not so common after all. This revelation occurred to me with a simple geometric problem. A friend of mine studying interior design needed help with her home work assignment , and the engineer in me woke up as if a big jolt struck from outer space. I was so excited to see a math problem after more than an year and a half and I was trying to apply all my knowledge in geometry, using theorems and properties of circles, polygons and basically just humoring myself rather than providing a simple solution. After 10 minutes of my exhilarated mania , I realised that it was a simple one line solution , and I just had to look at that, shunning all my 'I-know-a-lot-of-math' attitude.Epic-fail!!! The ugly effects of over-thinking!
We all have to be complex. More so, sophisticated. We need to don layers,to prove that there is something more to what we say and appear to be all intriguing.Well of course it comes across to be all deep and and is a big attempt to portray an intelligent image. But the question is.. Is it really working? There was this great guy, you might know him Da Vinci.. As paradoxical he might have sounded , he said simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. And how true was he!
It is not just about obscure math problems, but lately, for every small thing I have to do, I have a feeling that I'm over-thinking.When I was a kid, I was best friends with the girl next to me in class because she had the same pencil box as mine . And I wish it was that simple now!Lately,ranging from deciding the fiber content of the morning cereal, to making career choices, planning an evening with friends to making serious life decisions, I don't seem to acknowledge any of them to be simple. I've been contemplating about the causes for this unwanted chaos and confusion .I don't think I'm the only one with these thoughts. Is it some underlying hypocrisy that is ever growing? or is it just too much education? Or does making things complicated gives a sense of accomplishment when you do them the hard way?Or do they seem so tough because of the excessive application of the unwanted parts of your brain?
Whatever it is, maybe sometimes, it is not a bad idea not to think too much and just KISS- Keep It Simple Stupid!!!!
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Holy Cow!! ( u see what i did?? Of course u do... You Always does...)
You are becoming better and better after every single one... You keep that up and the next millionaire women author has name and surname.
Very nice thoughts... One point that i'd like to comment though is when you say "sometimes we over-think to show an image, to appear some intriguing". As we live in this society we are obligated to overlayer things... You are born and raised to be the best, to be the one. All that pressure makes one desperate for approval by his parents, his friends, teachers... The point is... You also give approval regarding how many 'layers' a simple one line result have. You always did. And by the time you realize something is just wrong with this concept, you will be seeking approval for this new model anyways. And here comes the disturbing question: "Which is the only approval method accepted by society that you know? That they accept?"
Sometimes you overthink too much, true. Sometimes you should have just kissed also true... In most cases you have to overthink, cause it is just part of who you are.
Cheers my good friend!!
JP
Well, too many things have been rambling my life recently, and trust me when i say that this post made me realize my own sub-conscious thoughts. Authors cannot be categorized like machines or species. Few have the capability to materialize a world out of thin air, to create another dimension. Whereas some would just make you realize what you forget in your daily life. This piece definitely falls under the later category. It's a beautiful piece.
Cheers!!!
Thanks JP !
@Dev- Thanks a lot Dev, I'm touched :)
Actually when you piece our brain out, its a bunch of simple tasks which become complex due to our past experiences and the dumb rules we make up after their occurring.
And hey I do not know if it is available in your country but do check out Landmark education. Its something I recommend for any intrepid explorer of the world. (and Its not to fix you, you are perfect)
btw Yes life is simple. All I really wanna do is lay on a grassy mound and watch the clouds. Maybe with someone by my side
Yeah Navin.. That sounds more like a nice dream we all want ;)
Wow.. Grt work shalini..
saw ur blog for the first time today.. could not move till i read all the posts..
keep goin...
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