15
May
The influence of a small deviation
The power of small deviations in real life can be stunning, but yet it is constantly a force that is underestimated. Even I am guilty of that.
We have learnt that in physics, all points radiate out from a single dot. The moment a movement is taken in any direction, it is considered a deviation from the movement if it were in any other direction. Therefore, that movement is totally unique, even if it is a small movement.
However, when we continue to move in its direction, it can be plain to see that the path deviates drastically from the other paths that originate from other directions. It may start from the same dot, but just by changing the course, over progression of time, a totally different path is carved out.
It is hard to see this in action in our daily lives, but this is mostly due to the limitation on our own thinking. We just refuse to see this natural phenomenon for what it is: a small change that will lead to a huge impact in the future.
If you are thinking about quitting smoking, start now. Immediately cut down on one cigarette per day. Once the trend is set, you are on your way to managing the small change (not to mention the withdrawal syndroms) of smoking less better, and make it less likely for you to give up on your smoke-free future.
on May 17th, 2006 at 6:52 pm
I have to agree.A small cause can have a big dramatic effect.
on May 18th, 2006 at 11:16 am
Actually that was not what I had in mind… but you understand the main thrust of what I was trying to say…
Imagine leaving your front door open one night, it could make the difference between being robbed during the night, or being left alone had the door been closed.