Milton Erikson, an American psychiatrist and writer, apparently referring to the "Confusion Technique" used in hypnosis, says , ""Until you are willing to be confused about what you already know, what you know will never become wider, bigger or deeper." .
They throw pebblesIn your pond
of knowledge;
The ripples, spread
and dissipate,
like your confidence,
leaving
a wider,
bigger
surface,
darkening,
going deeper
in confusion......
No "technique" to it ...........
Comparing the human mind to a pool was an inspired metaphor!
ReplyDeleteIf you're sure of what you know, that itself expands and deepens the essence of it, when it is utilized and practiced throughout your life. As such, how is it possible to even confuse one who is sure of what they know? :) Rather odd (modern American :) concept....
ReplyDeleteLoved the picture and your interpretation of "confusion", ugich!:) I didn't know that you'd a poetry blog too...will be back more often...
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