It is official, a picture of a molecule (carbon nanotube) shows connections with atoms (hydrogens) and the like. The guys from IBM research have done a fantastic job showing us this!
Connections might be temporary or permanent, in this case I guess they have to be created continuously, that is the life of the molecule.Life at this microlevel tells us about things. For me it tells me that once certain connections are established, they might last for a life time, and that other connections are to be kept.
Today I was reading some information about asthma, and how it can be prevented. Habits of prevention and treatment are to be acquired and followed. This creates connections between certain stimuli (weather, pets, dust) and reactions (narrowing of airways in the lungs). Treatment and both prevention also requires people to create connections within their life style: treatment inhalers, cleanness, and prudent exercise. These could be considered connections for life.
Ah, and forgot the role of stress. This can also generate symptoms of asthma, and it is important to work on the causes of it.
Our current economic climate could be the trigger of these stimuly and symptoms. Uncertainty of what is to happen, anxiety to keep a job, the need to know about but also put up with news, and even things that become too bureaucratic can put us at bay and in a kind of 'vigilant' mood. Experts like Al Siebert in his book "The resilience advantage" tell us that too much strain due to things like this without proper recovery can lead us to weaken our whole system of resistance to eventualities, or inhibit what he calls fighting back adversities.
So it is important to strengthen healthier connections in a good lifestyle. Good food, good excercise, good conversation, good working timetabling, good rest, and good state of mind can help.
Interestingly also, I found articles talking about successful project managers in the IT sector, talking about resilience. This could prompt us to relate good project skills to those of good lifestyle connections.
My job now is to look for my own balancing connections, and to infuse a good balance in the life of the IT and management students I encounter.
See ya!
