Posted by 64Bowtie on April 1, 2004, at 14:00:48
In reply to Any tips on improving cognitive function?, posted by zefdie on April 1, 2004, at 13:34:25
Try this
Suspend beliefs => [Webster]:a belief is a collection of facts and opinions supported only by testimony. Beliefs are a tool not an end or target. They help us mostly by making repeat decisions more efficient. Beliefs are a reasoning tool similar in use to a spark-plug tool is to a mechanic.
Question: Do you know which beliefs are yours and which ones have been foisted on you? The conflicts that can arrise from this obligation can sultify the vision in your "mind's eye". As a writer, your "mind's eye" is your best friend!
Replace reliance on beliefs with reliance on perception. At first it was scarey for me. But something strange (and very simple) happened. The more I perceived, the more I perceived. The more time I spent the better I got. We're not talking figure-8-helicopter-racing here! It's very simple.
...and perception is the first step in cognition!
Rod
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