On Abbreviating

There comes a time when abbreviating is a welcome relief. I suspect that the creation of abbreviations in the english language is an example of the human need to simplify life. It is not solely based on a desire to make the phrasing faster.

Clearly we live in a very fast paced world. The use of abbreviations certainly aids the speed at which we communicate. Yet the use of abbrevation can extend so much farther. It is not limited to the literal. It can be incredibly valuable in other contexts as well.

There are times when using a paradigm shift to abbreviate views and static elements in your life structure is a welcome and perhaps even necessary action. To cease to extend the vision, viewpoint or emotional connections by simply abbreviating those elements in your daily life. There is no reason to carry them forward in the extended play version.

If this sounds harsh, it is not intended to. If it sounds as if I am advocating for not choosing to sort through and deal with complex issues, again this is not what I intend. There are just times when it is not necessary to dwell or linger when it is simply and obviously time to abbreviate that moment. I know so many people who cling tightly to the trauma and drama of individual occurences. They seem not to realize that it is in the function of holding on to the anger, despair, etc., that they lose their opportunity to move forward to brighter aspects. Should they take a moment to stand back, they most likely would be able to see that they can indeed put the issue at rest. They can indeed abbreviate its hold on them, and arise refreshed and invigorated.

Of course, there are often times that what drives this continued "mad-fest" is constant exposure to the irritant. A perceived inability for the person to separate themselves from the situation that keeps them chained to concern. Here lies the perfect opporunity to abbreviate, to unplug from the cycle. Should one choose, it takes only the effort to decide that the situation does not have control. It has no power over the individual, and as a result the continiung saga can end. I know this sounds impossible, but in point of fact it is not. The call to action is yours alone.

Abbreviate from the negative whenever possible - you may find the doors open much wider than you would ever expect.