Removing the Clutter: Grand Design

When we draw or design on the page, we focus, we capture the essence—we balance elements, and simplify to communicate what we want to say.

When writing a song, even if there are multiple “layers” of instruments, we always keep the message in mind: in some kind of priority.

When providing an effective training solution, the words are chosen wisely, the audience is carefully considered, and we don’t try to pack too many thoughts or concepts into any particular section or module—we focus, because the learning needs to progress and build, and it too, has priorities or goals.

When living our lives… the low-level sounds we often take for granted can affect our experience, and create clutter. The focus is sometimes broken, and our experience fragmented—whether we are aware of it… or not. The disconnected thoughts we experience everyday—part of being human—are easy to take for granted. I know that I actually forget they are even there! 

But the forgetting doesn’t mean they still don’t affect us.

Regardless of context… life is like the golden ratio, or a beautiful spiral… everything is flowing—together, and perhaps there are no truly “random” thoughts.

Clutter is created by the human mind—perhaps it’s even unique to the human mind. 

I feel like it has been running me intermittently—most of my life. A balance needs to be struck: The enjoyment of being human, and the discipline of simplicity, and almost mathematical balance.

Even that “empty” negative space counts… 

The grand design is elegant.

The grand design is beautiful.

The grand design is well-woven and intertwined—but in such a seamless way that when it’s done well, you don’t know it’s operating. 

Grand design is seamless, and the experience is not even noticed—but it’s felt.

When the clutter no longer exists, whether on the page or in our minds, we return to the concept of focus—of true presence.   

I’ll say it again:

Even that “empty” negative space counts.

Go create some…

Sorry it’s been a few weeks, I’ve been busy. I think weddings may provide some great focus, once you get past the potential clutter.

c-ya!

m