Focal To Focus

As I close my eyes and drift away to a land where there is love, health, peace, and blessings. I wanted to take the time to think and reflect. 

     On New Years Eve in New York City, the crowds gathered for the New Years eve celebrations, and also for the historic New York Times ball drop. This structure reminded me of the Geodesic domes that were designed by Buckminister Fuller, who was also known as Bucky. Anyone who knows of Fuller will know that he was, and is included as one of those thinkers who was way above, and ahead of his time. His dome structures are similar to the New York Times ball, as they are created with the use of triangles, symmetrically designed to created the final structure. 

     
     Fuller was a person who believed in the accrual of knowledge from many subject areas. I can probably agree with him here, as when we have an array of knowledge from the fields of the arts, humanities, sciences, or technology we are able to formulate a good base / foundation, and use this knowledge to create new knowledge, problem solve, be creative, and innovate. Fuller did not advocate for the idea of a specialist, because he felt that the idea of a specialist will always be limited to the field of speciality. While I do agree with the building of a good foundation with various subject, I also think that there has to be room for the specialists, because specialists are the ones who teach the subjects, that not only teach the speciality, but are integral to building the foundation.

     At a time where a variety of skill levels are in demand, we should continue to include the need for specialists. Even if we have a foundation that is accrued from many subject areas, we'll possess and gain a varied lens, are able to shift and provide varied perspectives, but we still need to find a focus. It is the focus that will allow us to flourish. We can attain a wealth of knowledge, but eventually a focal point must be found, and built upon. I actually think that those who do find their focal point early are lucky, and even at an advantage, because they can begin to build their skills, and seek knowledge, earn their credentials, and build connections early. Some may be desiring a profession where they have to follow a specific course of study, while others found their passion, and decided to start a business, or become entrepreneurs. 

    The bottom line is that to begin to think about a purpose, you have to find a focus, what is it that interests you? What are you passionate about? There might be a variety of interests, or that you are not able to decide. But we should remember that the meanders are also a part of the process, because sometimes what you think is your focus, what is best for you, might not actually be what you thought it would. In a sense we learn through every experience, and even for those who desire to continue to seek knowledge, the path is long, it is not linear, you know your focus. It just takes longer to get there.   

My thoughts to share with love & Kindness! :) 

​Notes: These thoughts were originally hand-written on January 25th, 2018.
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