Capturing instead of focusing on the moment

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A picture that connect the past and the present and hold the key to the future. According to an English language adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words” means that a single still image can sometimes convey complex and multiple ideas, but constantly provide a’s clear meaning and more effective than a mere verbal description (Wikipedia).

HOW DOES THE MIND WORKS?

Studying how the human mind works is an interesting field of study. Even till this day, with all the advancement in technology, the community of scientific experts still find it puzzling when trying to understand the mind.

Is the mind same thing as the brain? The heart? Or is it similar to the soul, and so on? During my medical school, I was thought by my behavior and neuroscience professor that the brain is very complex, and the more scientist dive deep into the brain, the more confused these scientists become.

These could be one of the reasons why everyone does things differently. For example, looking at the photo above, majority of you can relate to this picture in countless number of ways.

Either you are focusing on the person in the photo, asking all sort of questions, or trying to describe the photo yourself- Is the guy cute, athletic, and very good-looking; or What is the guy looking at? the photographer, or maybe, the people passing by, or even the variety of cars driving by.

Another group might focus on the body of water; including the blue sky, the green color of the ocean, and ship, and even the serenity.

While there are some of you who will be focusing on the hidden message of the photo such as where is this place located in the world, what time of the day, and the other details of the photo.

As part of the unique nature of individuals, your brain visually sees things in a hasty manner, which is different from other people.

MY INSPIRATION TO WRITING THIS POST

At the time I took this photo while in Virgin Island (can’t remember if it’s U. S or British), on my way to Puerto Rico from Antigua and Barbuda for military drill, I missed the most valuable lesson, which is CAPTURING the moment. In a simple term, I failed to enjoy notice the beauty, the serenity, and life bliss around me.

You might ask why? Or even want to say it doesn’t look that way but guess is part of the 1000 words expressed by a picture. I missed the opportunity because I was so focused on catching my next flight after missing the previous connecting flight due to flight delay.

Last night, as I was trying to import a cover picture onto my Facebook account, I selected this photo, and all of a sudden, it felt like I was seeing this photo for the very first time.

It was very shocking because it not only reminded me of the PAST, but also the PRESENT world, and enabling me to foresee the FUTURE of everyone as can be imagine that the ship sailing away.

Now, you will be wondering how is this connecting the past, present, and future especially?

If I were to be watching the sailing ship, it will disappear into the thin air. Just like the moment you and I are in history, watching how only one virus (COVID-19) destroying the entire world economy and impacting a major shift; some say a shift in political power; others say a transfer of wealth; and even one famous pastor, known as Joel Osteen, called it the “REBOOTING”; A period of things to reset.

Personally, I truly agreed with the various descriptions used by these people, but most importantly, I see this as a perfect time for me to CAPTURE THE MOMENTS of great opportunity. Which is,, taking advantage of the “locked down” to learn about ONLINE BUSINESSES (the future of marketing strategy).

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST

Although, some of you might think that I’m very insensitive to those who have been negatively impacted by this pandemic; the death of love ones, loss of employment, loss of homes, and the list go on and on, but I’m sincerely sorry and empathize with all because I’m also in the same boat like you all, except not the one that is about to sail away if you and I don’t jump on it and have the ride of a lifetime.

WHAT IS THIS RIDE OF A LIFETIME?

Currently, in the U. S the number of unemployment has reached 36 million, and will continue to rise, according to recent Labor of Bureau report. So also, in the U. S alone, roughly 70% are shopping regularly online, and this number is projected to reach 91% (300 million) in 2023. Don’t forget the world in general. It is safe to say that SHOPPING ONLINE, DOING BUSINESS ONLINE, and others, which is the future.

Unfortunately, there are still many of you that are sleeping, living in denial, mad at the situation, and feeling hopeless. Let’s put it simply as NOT TAKING THE PROPER ACTION.

THE WORLD IS IN A STORMING OCEAN

The world as you know it, is swimming in unchartered water. Unfortunately, not everyone was prepared; the 1% were super ready and even taking advantage of the situation. They can be likened to the military with massive aircraft carriers with bigger guns seating in the oceans.

Some other group, the 33% are partially ready, and currently taking action to be fully ready to survive the aftermath. They can be seen as those with bigger cruise ships, the destroyers war ships.

The last group, the majority are the roughly 66%, among which, few of them are paying attention to the battle cry (such as no job security, the banks, governments, and most of the wealthy doesn’t really care about them), taking action doing the little they can (exercising regularly, educating themselves in various online business, about finance, etc.).

ISSUE WITH ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRIES

Why majority continue to stay at home doing nothing to better their lives, rather stay home watching movies excessively, and not doing exercise regularly. As a note, I personally think the movie industry doesn’t care about the poor. All they care about is making more money using you.

A little secret for you, statistics has shown that 99% of the wealthy people doesn’t watch movies and TV shows excessively like you and I do.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s good to entertain yourself OCCASIONALLY and participate regularly in relaxing mood, but watching movies excessively is not only an ADDICTION, but damaging to your brain, body, and health.

That is, you become non-productive, lacking creativity, and focus (Brain); sleep deprived, increase stress, and excessive weight gain (body), and suffering from all kinds of health problems (depression, chronic knee and back pain, diabetes, etc.).

Unfortunately, the entertainment, nutrition, weight loss, and health industries do not want you to know this (wake up from your sleep) because all of them are benefiting from your sufferings.

Sometimes, they even go as far as altering scientific findings that can wake the public from their deep sleep (coma).

Hold on before you say I’m part of the conspiracy theorist. Who do you think paid for most scientific researches as “grants”? That is how they have the power to distort the results by the time it reaches the fad community when it comes to battling overweight and obesity.

According to an article on intermittent fasting from the National Institute of Health (NIH), the investigator stated, “Science is now in the back seat of diet industry.”

A CALL TO ACTION

Just like the bible passage; Ephesians 5: 14 says, “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and .............shine a light on you.”

I’m not without flaws, but at least I for a guy who DREAD ONLINE, having no computer skills, have done something by taking action diving deep down searching for the truth and bringing it to light through my website and social medias, and starting my online business. I didn’t allow my fear to stop me.

So now, I’m pleading to you all to ARISE from your sleep of denial, hopelessness, and feeling defeat. The world as you know it before is gone, and it need people to transform by being “BRAVE, REBOOT, INNOVATIVE, TRY SOMETHING NEW, and most importantly TAKE ACTION.

You either swim or drown because SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST depends on you make the decision to take action.

CONCLUSION

If we were to be in the era before computer (era of writing letters with pen), I will say, “before I drop my pen,” but I have to change with the time, so before I stop striking my keyboard LOL!!!, I like to ask you this questions;

WHAT WILL YOUR DECISION BE? Will you swim, breath, and live? Or will you stay still, refuse to breath, and die?

You have the power to decide your fate.

Thanks for reading.

I understand, it’s lengthy, but I hope you enjoy it.

If you find it entertaining, informative, or mind wakening, please watch out for my next article about “The revealing truth of Intermittent Fasting being used to Lose Weight.”

Otherwise, thanks also for reading.

Leave your comments and feedback, and I promise to get back with you.

P.S Benson Eghreriniovo.