Mind Power

The Power of Intelligence

The way one takes in concepts, analyzes them, and then digests them into their mind is a rewarding experience. But everyone does this process in a number of different ways. None better than the other, it all depends on the mind of each individual. Unfortunately this process can be disrupted and rendered useless if the method of teaching does not adapt to the method of learning. The digestion of information turns into a stomach ache, sometimes even rejected out of the mind never to be taken in again.

I think it’s important for those fortunate enough to have experienced all levels of learning to express that there is no right or wrong to learn. There should be no fear in learning. This fear is caused by the chance of answering or learning differently.

I love this quote by Miles Davis and one I will live by from here on out:

Don’t fear mistakes, there are none.

Understanding how you function, how you learn is a skill applicable every aspect in life. But when in a group a single mind will not have the answer to every question. The group must understand the kinds of minds in the group. Are there realists who are relying on facts and actual concepts? Idealists who look for the perfect solution? Synthesists who look at all possibilities? Analysts who model a path to a solution? Or pragmatics who adapt to situations and find the answer? The type of mind in your group will vary but you can count on not all minds being the same. Whatever the mind make no one assumes the way one learns or problem solves. Take the time to share experiences that show how each person works. Don’t put pressure on any one person. Follow the concept of forming a social contract. Stated by Allen Green in his analysis of collective intelligence concerning a social contract, “…good results come from focusing multiple minds on common aims.”

Recently I feel that my mind has become dull, almost too left brain. I felt this has been affecting my creative side and my mind and body felt out of sync with one another. I did some research regarding the right side of the brain and found a book I hope will help. Called “The Power of Your Other Hand: A Course in Channeling the Inner Wisdom of the Right Brain”, this book tells the story of problems encountered by the author and how she overcame them with this method. In entails simple reading then writing with both hands. Starting with the left hand you write something based on each chapter then the right hand answers, almost like a conversation with both hands. I just checked the book out and I hope it can get me back into a right brain mode.

Realizing something wasn’t right was the first step, correcting it will be next.