Observation
Every moment you process an incredible amount of sensory data and stimulus.
Your observations and thoughts significantly contribute to this data.
In the moment, your mind does not naturally distinguish between observations and thoughts.
Your mind amalgamates all the data into one snapshot of experience.
This is essential in creating a seamless experience of reality.
You can only separate observation from thought through reflection.
Reflection takes effort and does not occur idly.
Without actively reflecting you risk creating a singular and heavily thought-influenced interpretation of reality.
Thoughtful leaders routinely and proactively manage the influence of their thoughts.
If this action is not an observable process, it is not occurring adequately.
The act of reflection is too valuable to leave to the end of project or milestone.
Coffe'est la vie,
-Morning Cup