23rd February 2006

How we think, consciously or subconsciously, like a shampoo conditioner, creates the smoothness that we desire in our life. From birth, we are conditioned through what our 5 senses perceive of the world we live in, we learn to judge, form biases and prejudices but unfortunately, forget how to forget. Such complex conditioning seems second nature (read natural) for a highly advanced and intellectual mammal like the homo sapien. Yet, we feel most liberated on days we make a conscious effort to think simple and start to forget our past or worry less about the future. Such is the power of simple conditioning that it is indeed a rare gift from God. It is rare because it need not be used that often. The smoothness of simple conditioning lasts a long time.

But in between application (of simple thinking, non-judgemental attitudes etc.) beware of the dangers of excessive, complicated thinking. Complex conditioning is a slow, subtle poison, often undetected, because its roots lie deep in the subconscious, which we have little control over. Hence, it is also difficult to forget. Therefore, be wary of negative environments i.e. what your senses are put through.

With practice, you'll be always conscious of what experiences you are allowing your mind and body to go through. Then, the way you naturally wouldn't touch an unknown shampoo brand with a mile long pole, it's going to start feeling the same way. Unknown brands require complicated thinking and a lot of stress. Head and Shoulders, on the other hand, as any marketer would tell you is an impulse decision, a simple, worry-free buy. So think simple.

Attached is an image of The Blue Lagoon in Iceland, a natural hot water spring. Chill out and stay warm at the same time.

How this Outpour came about: Several miles of walking