Parallel Thinking

Shouldn't it be possible, to spawn off a separate and deep thought process while you are engaged in everyday life? This would be similar to a very effective subconscious mind acting at the bequest of the conscious. When I was younger, it seemed like I could do this quite naturally and effortlessly. Now, despite my efforts, I cannot carry on a parallel thought process beyond an instant. Why? Perhaps, I have too many distractions now, too many pressing concerns. Perhaps I am just too tired, my brain too crippled. Maybe I am overwhelmed by the modern ADD.

I feel like if I could just get a lot of rest and get my mind at ease, I could re-engage my parallel thought processes. My cousin complained about my nonlinear thinking while I was on vacation recently. For him, a General Counsel, a corporate lawyer, this was derogatory. Too me, it was a sigh of relief. It re-awakened my desire for parallel thinking, for nonlinear thinking. When you can effectively engage in this type of thinking, you experience a new kind of creativity and awareness of relationships.

So off to bed!