Before doing any design, I create a 'pre-design', which consists of different compositions of rectangles which have ratio aspects of the golden ratio. So I started thinking that it would be nice to have a standard one that I can simply place over the work area and it is ready to work on.
By the way, using the Golden Ratio helps one to create a well balanced design. I use it in all my work, from logos to websites. It can be placed on the borders of the work-area or even overlapping the work-area, if you have items that are only half-way on the page. You can add as many grids onto a design as you want, and can place a smaller one over a big one, or place a larger one behind, fitting onto any of the lines of that grid. You can also just keep it on the side to determine heights and widths of fonts, margins and any objects on a page.
Here's the first draft of my golden grid:
The grid can also be used in a ratio such as 2:1 like this:
A positive feedback loop doubly affects the expected outcome of your
efforts! The result, whether good or an outright achievement further encourages
you. This can also be called a continuous self-improvement loop.
Here are two types of feedback
loops:
Achievements: Achievements that arise from external events. The nature of achievements
can vary considerably. For example, a minor achievement might result from a
minor fortunate co-incidence. Larger achievements may result from understanding
what is required for reaching an objective. When in this positive loop, one is
able to remain focussed and keep working with few breaks and remain interested in
achieving an objective. The key for success is being meticulous, methodical and
attentive, taking notes for later reference, and looking for gaps in one's proposed
solutions.
Self-improvement stems from internal factors such as developing a good fit for reaching an
objective. Through a positive feedback loop, the resulting self-improvement may
include being more confident, patient, interested, relaxed and understanding what
is really important to focus on to reach an objective.
Develop a positive feedback loop that will help you achieve the following:
continuous
self-improvement
continuous
higher degrees of success
more
easily getting started and reaching objectives
continuous
increase in the likelihood of success
continuous
increase in common sense
continuous
increase in shrewdness
continuous
increase in constructive activity
continuous
increase in initiative
more and
more enthusiasm
more and
more encouraged
self-empowerment
A positive feedback loop has a ‘snow-ball’ effect, so get one going
and watch it grow!
Keep life, as much as possible, based on experiences, rather than ideas. An awareness of the experience of being alive in the present will make you thrive!
Meditation and yoga are good ways to develop the faculty of remaining aware of the present moment.
Also, create helpful, happy, loving metaphors for the way you think about your life. Thinking patterns establish and reenforce neural pathways. Change any unhelpful metaphors like "if only..." to helpful ones... Your brain remains plastic throughout your life and the patterns it maintains can be changed at will.
It's never too late to learn new things, have new experiences, appreciate what you have, enjoy the wonder and the love.Live presently in every moment of life.
People who work outdoors remind me of the flowers and trees - using the environment directly to provide services to those around them. All day out and about, feeling sun, rain and wind and interacting with the passersby. Here are some of the photos I have taken of people who work outdoors...
South Africa’s super cop... Piet Byleveld, is one of the best known detectives in the world!
Went to the launch of his book, "Byleveld: Dossier of a Serial Sleuth" by Hanlie Retief.
He loves South Africa and its beautiful people - he wants to live in a
crime-free country and he believes it is possible. That is his biggest
hope in life!
He is now retired, but his life-long commitment to serving the people
of South Africa still holds firm. He advises everyone to get to know
some of their neighbours, and generally to take note of who lives in and
travels through their area and to be observant.
He
also strongly supports the idea of policing on foot, as opposed to
police officers riding around in fancy cars – as well as a more
stringent process to recruit only police officers with the necessary
dedication to do a good job. Police officers should not be out to just
arrest criminals, they should be out to get convictions. He said that
the specialized units are essential to solve cases effectively and get
convictions.
His reputation is built on a 100 percent success rate with bringing
serial murderers to justice. He has several exceptional talents, the
most exceptional of which is his total dedication - he will not rest or
give up until he solved the crime. He is the recipient of several
international awards, he is consulted by FBI and Scotland Yard, amongst
various other international agencies.
Took some video clips, this is my favourite, where he answers the question - "...could you perhaps start a detective school?"... I just love his energy and enthusiasm.
In an interview on 702 talk radio, he also mentioned that he would be
very interested in assisting in training of police officers. This is something everyone in SA can support and get involved in.
The diagram below explains a view on 'acting from the gut' and how uncertain feelings in the GUT are processed and resolved. The aim is to choose the best actions and feel OK about taking the chosen actions - especially really difficult ones. Meditation and relaxation is a great way to enhance the process. The 'let-go' part is very important - let go of anything that may somehow lead to unhealthy actions or that may place a restriction on healthy actions.
