Understanding 'uniformity' for 2013

Dec. 31, 2012 - PRLog -- What is ‘uniformity’?

The dictionary definition of ‘uniform’ is: “not varying in form or character; the same in all cases and at all times.”

We may think that uniformity would exist upon a production line, where every manufactured item is made exactly the same. Yet if we relate this to our life, could we say that we act with uniformity? Do we react the same way every time the same problem arises?

In Wisdom there is a suggestion we don’t, but more often than not we claim we do.

I have recently been listening to a lecture on the ‘Virus of Variability’ by Myron Tribus, recording in the late 1980’s. Although the lecture was intended for management, there is a sense of how closely it resembles the functioning of our mind.

The basis behind the lecture is that if you change something that is ‘uniform’ you must expect variations. If we allow the word uniform to mean perfection, then perhaps we see more clearly that if we downgrade from expecting perfection, the possible variables are endless in consideration.

Let’s use a recipe for example… Here we could have the perfect recipe that will cultivate a fond memory, a hunger and a watering mouth. I’m sure we could all bring one to mind!

As you read the recipe and follow its instructions you may think, that’s only a little garlic, I’ll add a bit more. That’s only a little salt I’ll add a bit more. Every meal I have always has plenty of herbs, so I’ll add a few more. It wouldn’t be long until you’ve completely changed the quality and quantity of the contents; and not surprisingly therefore the finished meal tasted quite poor, and then you find yourself blaming the recipe.

What you would be doing is changing the ‘uniformity’, and therefore the variables increase and expectations decline.

Can you spare me two minutes? Of course you can’t we all lead a busy life. We’re too busy putting out fires to see that we need fire prevention.

The lack-lustre approach we sometimes have for life, and we know that we all suffer from this, doesn’t have a medical warning attached to it. It cannot be identified as a virus, but it certainly spreads like one.

So… The Virus of Variability - if we lose grip on our steadfastness the possible variables are endless. The moment we become lack-lustre is the moment we only give 20% of our attention to our decision making. How can you expect to live a happy life if you’re only giving 20%?

The recipe for success and happiness is uniformity. Find what works and stick with it. This will require discipline and observation. The very moment something starts going wrong, check the uniformity of your actions and decisions; no doubt they will be ‘off-track’. Inject the require dosage of strength to bring your clarity of mind back to perfection.

We also need to continually review how we perceive. For when we try to understand the value of uniformity ‘Wisdom and Yourself’ need to see the same thing, hear the same words and interpret the same meaning. Once we have improved the art of perception we need to make that new level uniform.

So our decisions that determine our future need to be improved every day. This improvement needs to be maintained, in other words we need to act with uniformity. Avoid taking backward steps.

Here is a story to illustrate...

Our skill of perception should be of the highest quality and shouldn’t be led by others unless their own skill speaks for itself. This story illustrates how our perception of situations can change; this maybe from the outside, such as friends and colleagues; or for that matter anyone who influences our day. Accept only those influences that improve; and reject those that encourage the virus of variability.

TWO FROGS

A group of frogs were travelling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit. When the other frogs saw how deep the pit was, they told the two frogs that they were as good as dead. The two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump up out of the pit with all their might. The other frogs kept telling them to stop, that they were as good as dead. Finally, one of the frogs took heed to what the other frogs were saying and gave up. He fell down and died.

The other frog continued to jump as hard as he could. Once again, the crowd of frogs yelled at him to stop the pain and just die. He jumped even harder and finally made it out. When he got out, the other frogs said, "Did you not hear us?" The frog explained to them that he was deaf. He thought they were encouraging him the entire time.

(Unknown Author)
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