“I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is what I meant.” — Sir Walter Scott
Sometimes it becomes abundantly clear after interminable conversations, discussions, exchanges of ideas, rounds of talks etc, communication becomes an exercise in cross purposed understanding. Contingent upon the basis of the exchange, the focus of the conversation and the understanding of the the parties involved, present consciousness makes it inherently clear that continuing is impossible. Yes, it can be said that misunderstanding or miscommunication may be interjected and later clarified or reiterated. However, acceptance of the limitations for those that present themselves in that manner, only embellishes the conscious acumen of the individual in acknowledging another skill set as stated poignantly by James Joyce, ”
A man’s errors are his portals of discovery.”
The cultural environment presents a kaleidoscopic potpourri of opportunity for the consciously aware, to enhance the perception, perspective and cognition of events to those who have the courage to take the giant leap off the precipice. Let not the ruminations of fear permeate your jejune existence as stated in another way by Albert Schweitzer, “The trajedy of life is what dies inside a man while he lives.”
Living with regret is likened to carrying an abysmal caricature of a misspent life, perpetuating itself through repeated unconscious choices and declaring it rational. If only one split second remains between your awareness and a lapsed coma . . . the words of Albert Einstein may spark enlightenment, “Sometimes I think I understand everything, then I gain consciousness.” When every effort has been expended, then the bottom line is clarified and must be recognized for what it is . . . let go, move forward and acknowledge the very best your abilities had to offer in the moment . . . consciously. JLR