by Dan H.
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August 9, 2007

How far do you think?

October 30, 2007 11:37 PM EDT
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How far do you think about things? Do you simply have an opinion on something and that's it and you're closed off to learning or considering more? Here's the thing, you have to feed your insatiable curiosity only if that's you. Personally, I strive to know more. Hell, look at anything on your desk, pick it up, think about it. Why is it there? What is it made of? Who made the parts that created it? What materials made that object? Where in the world are those materials found? What countries are in that area? What types of people live there? How are they different from you? Essentially, at 1st glance, it's just an object on your desk. At second glance (if you make your mind go there), there's so much more. That, everyone, is my insatiable curiosity at a glance.
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Comments: 41

Keva B. Oct 30, 2007, 11:39pm EDT
you know what they say......curiosity killed the cat
oh well, we're not cats so go ahead and go there.....can't say I go quite that deep, but I'm sure a curious one as well
Brian T. Oct 30, 2007, 11:40pm EDT
I usually think pretty far down the road. I work in business and not being able to think past the nose on your face will croak you.
Dan H. Oct 30, 2007, 11:40pm EDT
or was it that cliches killed curiosity?
Dan H. Oct 30, 2007, 11:41pm EDT
Actually, it did. Think about it, whenever you hear a catchphrase, instead of educating you, it simply stops your though process and prevents you from wondering more (see the big impact on fox news).
Sheila Deeth Oct 30, 2007, 11:44pm EDT
Question everything, always, even when you think you know the answer.
Steph-in-NE ..... Oct 30, 2007, 11:45pm EDT
if I think to hard my head starts hurting,,, and I hate when that happens
Dan H. Oct 30, 2007, 11:45pm EDT
Well said Sheila. However, while questioning, do remember to live your life.
Larry H. Oct 30, 2007, 11:46pm EDT
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The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Oct 30, 2007, 11:48pm EDT
It depends on what it is. For some things I think long term, for others short term.
Marianne R. Oct 30, 2007, 11:49pm EDT
I'm with Melissa. Somethings are long term and others are just for a moment in time.
Todd L Oct 30, 2007, 11:55pm EDT
This is ironic, for me anyway.....A situation occured with my business this past Saturday, I was extremely tempted to immediately say "F**k You to the person it involved, but instead I held my tounge and decided since a decision really didn't need to be made until this Wed night, I would let it ride and consider all aspects of whatever decision I did make.

In other words, regardless, I have come up with contingencies for whatever the outcome ends up being because I took the time to "Look down the road"....
dee b. Oct 31, 2007, 12:06am EDT
Some things may be worth the thinking and exploring further..others not worth the energy, such as a lamp on a desk or a roll of tape. I guess with things of that nature, i am not as inquisitive.
Stacey "Yeah, I Said It" H. Oct 31, 2007, 12:07am EDT
Depends, sometimes it is simply what it is. I have been known to over think things, but as it has been said, that's because of business reasons. Actually, I prefer simplicity in most matters and this type of mind-set often brings complications instead.
Stacie N. Oct 31, 2007, 12:09am EDT
The ability to effectively defend your belief comes from fully understanding the different sides of the issue.
Birdee F. Oct 31, 2007, 12:18am EDT
I passed up a great job cause it sucked at the time I was offered it...then this girl got the position & the job seemed to get better (cause the company finally listened to us & put things in order...) and I kicked myself for not looking to what the future held for me in that position. I ended up getting the position again cause the girl quit YAY! ;o) Then I quit & so yeah....LOL I have a hard time looking into the future of things. I don't get all scientific as to how someone makes something or how it fed their family to make it... But my desk is piled high with junk & I would be here all day & night if I thought about all that you suggested LOL!
Birdee F. Oct 31, 2007, 12:19am EDT
WOW I like what Stacie N said....
Jill~Sexy Back~ V. Oct 31, 2007, 12:19am EDT
I tend to overthink a lot of things a lot of the time! I'm one of those people who is very curious and wants to know more and more and more all the time, about everything.
Picture Me 3D Mel Oct 31, 2007, 12:20am EDT
I normally act before I think
I type before i think
and I speak before I think :)
Susan K. Oct 31, 2007, 12:31am EDT
Funny you bring this up. I was just in the doctor's office today and was looking at a birthday card on her bulletin board ... long story short she asked if I liked it and I went on to explain what I thought the cat holding a fish must mean (I thought of it a few different ways while waiting). Doc says to me, "it is not that complicated...". Talk about 'over thinking' ... I do it with everything!
Betty DeRamus Oct 31, 2007, 12:45am EDT
I use to analize everything, but I found myself starting to worry about all of it, now, it really is just an opinion, to over think, over do well sometimes it is not health. So I do not.
David F. Oct 31, 2007, 2:01am EDT
I have the Aquarian trait of ambivalence; I've always seen both sides of every issue even to my detriment. So on certain issues, I've had to teach myself to actually take sides and express an opinion, but as a natural observer it's difficult and I rarely express a strong opinion unless it's very important.
Roberta A. Oct 31, 2007, 2:28am EDT
Sometimes I tend to over analyze things. Othertimes I get lazy and think it isn't worth my time. I really do believe I'm getting a heathier attitude by telling myself don't sweat the small stuff. My life is over complicated as it is. if I am truly intrigued I will research it to the ends of the earth, otherwise, like I said, I'm teaching myself to not sweat the small stuff.
Sanford L. Oct 31, 2007, 8:53am EDT
Dan I like the way you think. You know most people don't think that far about things, if they did the world might be a whole buch different. what say you on this matter?
Sanford L. Oct 31, 2007, 9:05am EDT
In reading the true Kabbala and not just reading it but understanding it a persons whole outlook on life and every thing in it changes through time and studie. You could walk out into you'r garden and see a butterfly and what you see and think about it in the beggining will change over time. Anotherwords what you think and the questions you ask yourself will change just after a few months. I guess it's like learning life all over again. What if from childhood we were tought every thing differently. To long a story to get into right now. I still give you you'r props and still like the way you think. I know you will be a great Docter some day.
Virginia V. Oct 31, 2007, 9:47am EDT
Dan, you have the mentality of a teacher.
Live to learn, learn to live.....
John Doyle Oct 31, 2007, 5:49pm EDT
Most people arn't trained to think. Most react and go along with the loudest and most popular point of view. So it doesn'y really matter if they think or not
Jerri H. Oct 31, 2007, 9:32pm EDT
Yep....I am a curious person too :)


Check out my article :) Yellow Cake and Tears
Mary M. Oct 31, 2007, 10:09pm EDT
I don't have much time anymore for deep thought, what with the kids and all. If I start thinking too hard about something deep, I start to fall asleep . . . sad but true.
Ginger C. Nov 1, 2007, 12:09am EDT
Question everything! Why, how come, why not? When, where, with who?
Midnite Writer -- Kim Nov 1, 2007, 2:22am EDT
I don't think that much about objects, more about the lives of my family and a few friends.
Danielle P. Nov 1, 2007, 6:11am EDT
I question a lot too. I want to know why??? Sometimes it gets me in trouble.
LaRue B. Nov 8, 2007, 5:02pm EST
You certainly come up with some interesting topics.
Heather J. Nov 24, 2007, 1:23pm EST
Nice Post, Please Feel Free To Take A Look At My Work As Well.
Depends on whether something catches my interest. Sometimes curious, sometimes amazingly uncurious.
Leslie T. Dec 10, 2007, 4:54am EST
I think about things a lot, and in depth detail. I'm not very interested in objects, like how a cd is made and what it's made of, but more like personal details. I wonder things about my family, like how long my dad will love for, or if I'll remain friends with someone after I move.
Amy C. Dec 12, 2007, 2:03pm EST
Here to spread some Christmas Cheer!!!!! Merry Christmas!
Nick H. Dec 12, 2007, 4:29pm EST
Thank you for posting this article. I am just stopping in to give you a 10 and to let you know I appreciate your posting here!

Take care! more
Kimber L. Dec 14, 2007, 3:12pm EST
I think I think about things too much. Long after i have made decisions i think about other possible outcomes!! !i have reconciled this with writing stories about the what ifs to get tehm out of my head!!!!

I am commenting on all of your articles and photos as you have asked us to do in the mass email sent out! Not all my comments will be personalized as there are 20 pages of articles to read through and even more than that on photos and I would rather spend the time reading and looking and enjoying then writing! Btw I saw you were listed as having 20 pages of articles but it will only let me see 19 of them so I will Comment on everything it lets me see!
Dan H. Aug 8, 2008, 4:13pm EDT
Thanks For Your Thoughts Everyone.
Dan H. Aug 8, 2008, 4:17pm EDT
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