Unreal
What the heck
Clarity has its good side. But confusion also has merits. Knowing what is about to happen or actually occurring at all times leads to boredom and smug faces. Most humans don’t want to stay confused too long because it can be embarrassing not to know stuff. But being inattentive isn’t the only reason that confusion shows up. It should actually be embraced. When something doesn’t seem immediately easy to figure out, it fires up those sleepy neurons. It makes heads tilt to the side to see better. It slaps a silly face on. The physicality of being unaware challenges established thought. It literally encourages new thought. Due to the regularity of everyday existence, we don’t come into contact with animals that want us for dinner. It’s the opposite now. We have to select what type of meat to take home and roast. That type of task does not take as much brain power. It is limited by our skills. When we caught our own food, preparing the catch, making the fire and waiting were next on the recipe cards. Confusion might drag us down the wrong path a little bit but even that experience teaches us something. Think of life as a maze. Turning a few corners and heading straight into some walls is actually fun if you let it be.
Do you know the way?
Option #1: When were you last confused?
Option #2: Can you change the path when it seems incorrect?
Option #3: What can you do to appear more confused?
That’s it. After you choose the option that best describes how you feel when confused, take a few minutes to describe why you chose that option and what action, if any, may come next.
