How to Improve Your Concentration
I have repented from glorifying multi-tasking 😛
“Concentration means that we can focus on one thing, to the exclusion of all else. Our concentration may involve writing or working on a particular problem. Whatever our activity the most important criteria is to give all our focus, concentration and attention solely to the activity at hand. Concentration becomes hopeless when we get distracted by several different things at the same time; to improve our concentration we must stop trying to do several things at once. If you are writing an article, don’t be thinking about what to say to your boss later in the day. If we can develop one-pointedness we will develop a tremendous intensity that enables us to achieve our tasks much quicker.”
A Common Word Between Us and You
.. a letter from “138 Muslim scholars, clerics, and intellectuals” addressed to “all Christians everywhere”. I’m a little late in catching up with this. But not too late I think.
“Loving God and Neighbor Together” : A Christian response: to A Common Word between us and you
wow!
“… Muslims and Christians have not always shaken hands in friendship; their relations have sometimes been tense, even characterized by outright hostility. Since Jesus Christ says, “First take the log out your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your neighbor’s eye” (Matthew 7:5), we want to begin by acknowledging that in the past (e.g. in the Crusades) and in the present (e.g. in excesses of the “war on terror”) many Christians have been guilty of sinning against our Muslim neighbors. Before we “shake your hand” in responding to your letter, we ask forgiveness of the All-Merciful One and of the Muslim community around the world.”
Free and Uneasy: The First year Out (via Presentation Zen)
the presentation was good but the content was better!
The forgotten power of conversation
How about some conversation anyone?
“Conversation is personal contact, the meeting of minds in a mutual search for what life and work are about and how we should deal with both. It’s approaching others with an open mind and ready sympathy for their concerns, not just our own. It’s being willing to engage rather than dominate.
When people converse, a change of opinion is always possible. What would happen if politicians and leaders began to converse, instead of shouting pre-prepared political slogans? Might there be a chance to put the needs of the nation as a whole before narrow, sectional interests? Might there be real decisions on priorities, instead of shady political compromises?”
2 + 1 multi-functioning furniture
Brilliant!
The Top 20 Ways to come up with Amazing Ideas
I’ve done a lot during driving this past week. But my wife thinks I’m hogging the road some times 🙂
“Driving. There’s something about the mindlessness of driving that allows me to come up with some of my better ideas in the car. To make this work, you have to drive slower than some of the maniacs out there (try it, it’s calming), and ignore the rude antics of your fellow drivers. Concentrate on avoiding an accident, but don’t worry if someone cuts you off or is driving slower than your average toddler can walk. Just stay in your Zen zone, and watch the ideas come to you effortlessly.”
Clean Break: Clear Out Your File Clutter as the Year Closes\
Here’s what I’m up to this week!
