Note Taken

As humans, we automatically use our five senses to make observations; whether immense or diminutive observations are made, and mental notes are taken. We view our surroundings, analyzing every aspect of it: The colors, the mood of the atmosphere, as well as any events that are occurring. Preeminently, we examine the people around us. Regardless of where our minds are, or what we are scrutinizing at any particular moment in time, we subconsciously take notes.

Obviously, we remember things, both positive and negative. Some feel as though we remember everything, but the human mind is selective, based off what a particular does and doesn’t want to believe and remember. When getting to know a person, we often take notes: Their favorite color, what they like to eat, and if the acquaintanceship ever goes far enough, possibly personal secrets. We remember these things because the facts are valuable, extremely negative, or you care enough about a specific person, that every word is worth a note taken; Every bit of mindless chatter, every corny joke.

With that said, how many people do you know that are worth a note taken? How often is it that you choose to take note on something that you will not later use for personal gain, or use against someone? When do you take notes simply because you like the way one thinks, because you like their personal preferences? While I’ve noted that most people have not, my mind has been opened to the fact that there are people out there that do still value a decent psychological note, not based on more than the physical. Although they’re hard to find, I’m glad they do exist.

It’s natural to take notes. It’s your choice how you utilize these notes.

Just an observation; Just a note taken.