Brent M. Jones - Connected Events Matter

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The Art of Pondering and Reflecting

Thinking deeply about a problem is what pondering involves. It is a process that is often prolonged, and sometimes, it can lead to inconclusive thinking and conclusions about a matter. Pondering requires a focus on knowledge to understand it better and to identify the doors it will open.

If you are sincere in understanding something, you may also choose to reflect, meditate, or contemplate. These terms suggest a higher level of thought than just pondering. However, it does not imply that you can become knowledgeable by meditating and reflecting. It is more accurate to say that you must know before you can begin pondering and meditating. The bottom line is that you need to consider becoming educated; you ponder the knowledge you learn when you become informed.

Education is the starting point for making people more thoughtful about the ultimate goal. Once you learn something, you must determine its value and how it can be applied.

When faced with a problem, pondering can be a helpful tool in finding a solution. It involves deep thinking and prolonged contemplation, sometimes leading to inconclusive results. To truly understand a matter, it's essential to focus on knowledge and identify the doors it can open.

Beyond pondering, other techniques like reflection, meditation, and contemplation can elevate one's level of thought. I want you to know that you need more than these approahes to make you knowledgeable. Education is the foundation for thoughtful consideration and should be the starting point for anyone seeking to understand a concept's value and application.

Pondering and reflecting are essential skills for problem-solving and gaining a deeper understanding of the world around us. But, with education and knowledge, they can take us so far.

I know that I am because I ponder it often