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On not understanding religion | 82 comments (82 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)
Re: On not understanding religion (4.00 / 2)
I agree with all you say but for the last 3 words.  The day to day practice really can be very boring indeed.  

When you have put together hundreds of chemical solutions to do the same experiment for each one with repeat readings for each, all having to be done manually, requiring no let up in concentration and taking from 8am through to 9pm without anything but short breaks and taking many weeks to complete - then come back and tell me the process isn't boring!  

I far preferred working in a factory because I could do my tasks without thinking about them which left my brain free to wander to more interesting things.

I suppose that any chosen career will have it's dull periods though.

by In Wales (inwales aaat eurotrib.com) on Mon Dec 31st, 2007 at 09:05:29 AM EST
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Re: On not understanding religion (4.00 / 2)
I get your point. Fortunately I'm at an age where I can delegate the grunt work in my profession if I feel the need. I however am very glad I went through that stage. It does build discipline and craft.

As I'm a chronic life-long daydreamer I still manage to think outside the task at hand despite necessary attention. Too much concentration is detrimental in my case. I'm prone to step out of my immediacy and monitor muscular tension or my movements as I work, or at times what is going on in my mind. A sort of silent meta-thinking that I greatly enjoy.

by de Gondi (publiobestia aaaatttthotmaildaughtusual) on Mon Dec 31st, 2007 at 10:13:34 AM EST
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I enjoy that but when I let my mind wander I would lose count or get the concentration wrong which required starting over again and wasting a day's work.

It was good for discipline and hones attention to detail but, I much prefer day dreaming. Some of my best ideas have emerged from a wandering brain.

by In Wales (inwales aaat eurotrib.com) on Mon Dec 31st, 2007 at 10:22:22 AM EST
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Re: On not understanding religion (4.00 / 4)
A wandering brain is far more creative. Focusing goes sterile but sort of leaves the problem to be solved lurking around for the wondering brain to tackle.

Nothing beats daydreaming!

by de Gondi (publiobestia aaaatttthotmaildaughtusual) on Mon Dec 31st, 2007 at 12:25:15 PM EST
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