tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post2534365788657162197..comments2024-03-28T07:49:04.960+00:00Comments on nickhereandnow: Who me, smart?nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-30847273430621505212016-11-26T22:52:35.711+00:002016-11-26T22:52:35.711+00:00Agent: It is a waste of time - but I can't hel...Agent: It is a waste of time - but I can't help doing it! I know the way I'm thinking is pretty nonsensical, but that's how my mind works.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-7264300430615252072016-11-26T22:23:49.858+00:002016-11-26T22:23:49.858+00:00I find bothering with how intelligent someone thin...I find bothering with how intelligent someone thinks I am or how intelligent someone think himself/herself a waste of time. Generally, others aren't always the best judge and don't have the expertise required to assess it.Secret Agent Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564690116156754219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-40502339543155874172016-11-25T21:24:41.426+00:002016-11-25T21:24:41.426+00:00Jenny: Ah, then you understand how I feel about no...Jenny: Ah, then you understand how I feel about not picking things up quickly!Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-83048226204853569792016-11-25T21:12:14.282+00:002016-11-25T21:12:14.282+00:00Yes, Gendlin came up with focusing. Cornell assis...Yes, Gendlin came up with focusing. Cornell assisted him for a while, then started her own teaching practice. Her book makes the process easy to understand, and she gives a lot of examples.CheerfulMonkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934008738777906970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-50246045902948787782016-11-25T21:10:21.123+00:002016-11-25T21:10:21.123+00:00Often, at first I don't understand something t...Often, at first I don't understand something that everyone else seems to understand. It's a feature of my life. I don't think I'm stupid generally but I am certainly not much good at picking up how to do things quickly!<br />Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-62778622276363848362016-11-25T19:52:26.012+00:002016-11-25T19:52:26.012+00:00Jean: I'll investigate that book. Also Focusin...Jean: I'll investigate that book. Also Focusing by Eugene Gendlin. They look interesting.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-36289991829538338722016-11-25T19:23:07.790+00:002016-11-25T19:23:07.790+00:00"your mind" not "you mind", of..."your mind" not "you mind", of course.CheerfulMonkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934008738777906970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-52443545719170755652016-11-25T19:21:28.267+00:002016-11-25T19:21:28.267+00:00"My self-doubt is more centred on how I relat..."My self-doubt is more centred on how I relate to other people in my daily life."<br /><br />I know a lot of extremely intelligent people who feel the same way. So my guess is talking in terms of being smart is a distraction. You say you like to examine how you mind works. Have you ever read <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Power-Focusing-Practical-Emotional-Self-Healing/dp/157224044X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480100489&sr=8-1&keywords=the+power+of+focusing" rel="nofollow">The Power of Focusing</a>? It's a powerful and fairly easy way of getting in touch with what you really think and feel. That clarity can make a huge difference in our lives. CheerfulMonkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934008738777906970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-65350063914281167432016-11-25T07:47:59.587+00:002016-11-25T07:47:59.587+00:00Jean: Well, I guess intelligence can partly be mea...Jean: Well, I guess intelligence can partly be measured by your understanding of the outside world. And I guess my understanding of that is as good as most people's, so no worries there. My self-doubt is more centred on how I relate to other people in my daily life.<br /><br />Would I be happier if I believed in my intelligence? That's very hypothetical, isn't it? I immediately think of Stephen Fry, who seems highly intelligent but has had periods of intense unhappiness. So I think the answer to your question is, not necessarily!Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-71732430197812764812016-11-25T06:36:06.963+00:002016-11-25T06:36:06.963+00:00Do you think you would be happier if you thought y...Do you think you would be happier if you thought you were more intelligent? CheerfulMonkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934008738777906970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-70255069431165795572016-11-25T00:55:57.396+00:002016-11-25T00:55:57.396+00:00"Very true that as tiny specks in the univers... "Very true that as tiny specks in the universe, in the last analysis we're all pretty ignorant of everything outside our own little personal bubble. But I do think we have to take the outside world seriously, especially when you look at the present political trends in the UK and US."<br /><br />I think what's going on in the world is interesting, and I spend a lot of time trying to understand it. What does that have to do with your wondering if you are smart, and that us reassuring you won't do any good? Cheerful Monknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-84714025600586578282016-11-24T16:26:42.284+00:002016-11-24T16:26:42.284+00:00Ramana: Thanks! But I don't think I flog mysel...Ramana: Thanks! But I don't think I flog myself. I give myself a pretty easy ride most of the time. I do like to examine how my mind works though.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-61064341968711983572016-11-24T12:34:36.273+00:002016-11-24T12:34:36.273+00:00You are like me. Normal. Don't flog yourself...You are like me. Normal. Don't flog yourself.Rummuserhttp://www.rummuser.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-16105010573006472892016-11-24T09:29:44.565+00:002016-11-24T09:29:44.565+00:00Dave: Self-doubt is a very useful quality. It'...Dave: Self-doubt is a very useful quality. It's a shame there's so little of it among those politicians who're riding high just now. As Charles Bukowski memorably put it: “The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence.”Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-21512143461876620392016-11-24T08:42:24.756+00:002016-11-24T08:42:24.756+00:00As others have said, Nick, it's clear from the...As others have said, Nick, it's clear from the way you write that you're certainly not a thicko.<br />Most of us have an element of self-doubt, and it's a good thing. It keeps us grounded.<br />Those who lack this and firmly believe they are wonderful are arrogant pricks who you wouldn't want to spend time with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-8234942488738098082016-11-23T22:08:22.312+00:002016-11-23T22:08:22.312+00:00Jean: Very true that as tiny specks in the univers...Jean: Very true that as tiny specks in the universe, in the last analysis we're all pretty ignorant of everything outside our own little personal bubble. But I do think we have to take the outside world seriously, especially when you look at the present political trends in the UK and US.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-1405161883322988822016-11-23T19:16:19.177+00:002016-11-23T19:16:19.177+00:00You seem to think being smart is a bigger deal tha...You seem to think being smart is a bigger deal than I do. As I've said before, compared to the size and complexity of the universe, we're all stupid. I think we're all a bunch of nuts to take the whole thing seriously. CheerfulMonkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934008738777906970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-54168614107725693162016-11-23T07:30:06.381+00:002016-11-23T07:30:06.381+00:00Jean: Well, yes, I am what I am, and that includes...Jean: Well, yes, I am what I am, and that includes thinking I'm not that intelligent.<br /><br />Tammy: 'Everybody's intelligent...only on different things.' That's about right, I think. I should pay more attention to the things I'm very smart about. Which doesn't include brain surgery, ha ha. It doesn't surprise me that the brain surgeon was such a duffer on anything else except his particular skill. A bit like the proverbial absent-minded professor, I guess.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-33327203751693567272016-11-23T00:45:09.347+00:002016-11-23T00:45:09.347+00:00well...
you know what the famous humorist will rog...well...<br />you know what the famous humorist will rogers said...<br />"everybody is ignorant... only on different things."<br />one of bob's clients once was a well known brain surgeon in the city.<br />he showed bob his study where a replica of the human brain was. <br />he proceeded to give a small lesson on how he performed his surgeries on the various parts and how each part was affected.<br />bob was fascinated and full of admiration at the surgeon's skill.<br />but the esteemed doctor apparently couldn't even keep his bank account balanced.<br />his wife joked about him messing it up. and in talking regular small talk about various issues in the world bob was amazed how ignorant he was on anything but brain surgery!<br />so maybe will rogers was onto something.<br />in the doctor's defense... I would definitely want him FOCUSED and totally adept at what he was trained for... being brilliant and intelligent in cutting open my brain!<br />maybe will's quote should have said<br />'everybody's intelligent... only on different things.' Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-11046096119820116952016-11-22T21:36:14.632+00:002016-11-22T21:36:14.632+00:00I'm not sure why you care. We are what we are...I'm not sure why you care. We are what we are.CheerfulMonkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934008738777906970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-10610075801250095122016-11-22T10:50:12.343+00:002016-11-22T10:50:12.343+00:00Kylie: Well, I would definitely claim all those ch...Kylie: Well, I would definitely claim all those characteristics, so it looks like I'll have to claim intelligence as well!Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-50594752668371855102016-11-22T10:15:42.182+00:002016-11-22T10:15:42.182+00:00False modesty is....um, false. You are better than...False modesty is....um, false. You are better than that. <br /><br />Just recently I read a list of traits which suggest intelligence. Humour was one, curiosity, individualism, adaptability and self control. kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964475783207438103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-56011783189713597782016-11-22T07:34:13.218+00:002016-11-22T07:34:13.218+00:00Bijoux: I'm certainly well-read. We have aroun...Bijoux: I'm certainly well-read. We have around 1000 books in the house, with more being added all the time!<br /><br />Hattie: That's bad. Who are all these sourpusses and curmudgeons?Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-47664299310648885082016-11-22T00:21:38.593+00:002016-11-22T00:21:38.593+00:00Well, I don't have to put myself down. Others ...Well, I don't have to put myself down. Others will be glad to do that for me!Hattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13297404386730167834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-38318783990627955652016-11-21T21:09:28.266+00:002016-11-21T21:09:28.266+00:00Along the same lines as Ursula, I have always foun...Along the same lines as Ursula, I have always found your writing to be above reproach, which is, to me, a sign of someone very well read. Which equals intelligence, in my book!Bijouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05788630004051883635noreply@blogger.com