Practicing from the Heart in the age of Technology - All articles and poems are by Reza Ghadimi, unless otherwise noted.
Today is International Pi Day. No, not pie day, rather Pi (π) Day. The mathematical constant, that is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, approximated as 3.14159... Although it is believed that the Babylonians were the first to have calculated it to be about 3.125, Archimedes (287-212 BC) is considered to be the first to calculate it accurately. Thus, March 14 or the fourteenth day of the third month of the year (3.14) is celebrated as Pi Day by mathematicians.
This mathematical constant is approximated as 3.1415926535… The decimal number goes on forever. Contained within its string of decimals is every number pertaining to man's life, history, nature and cosmos. And if the decimals are converted into letters, you will find every word that ever existed, spoken and written. All the infinite possibilities of words rest within this one simple circle. In our bodies, too, the ratio of our consciousness or psyche to our physical being could be said to have infinite possibilities. Our body goes where the mind tells it to. Our mind works by the demands of our soul/ consciousness/ intellect/ psyche — or whatever we want to call it. Our actions are dictated by our desires, wishes and wants, which in turn are based on our intelligence, education, experience, and wisdom. The more of these combinations we use, the better will be the outcome of our deeds. The possibilities of our actions are infinite. The choices we make may depend on the advice of others, on our teaching, or on a variety of outside influences. But the end result is where we end up in our lives and what we have to live with. Limited knowledge leads to limited and fewer choices and actions; wiser decisions produce healthier and happier outcomes. Healthcare gives us many opportunities to find answers to our medical and mental challenges. There are many options for the constant of man's needs and our technology adds to those options. Indeed, it is a wonderful time in history we live in and if prudent decisions are made, a bright future will surely be ours. Let’s strive for such future.
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