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Originally Posted by afterthefact

So... why? Is it because I have worked on thinking laterally and made an effort to create less firm paths in my mind? I didn't make an effort in this particular instance. Did my efforts over time teach my mind not to create patterns so quickly, while others' minds have learned to do the opposite?

could be that you "teach" your mind to observe, could be that you observe (and teach yourself) because you're not mentally lazy. chicken vs. egg thing. either way, looks like you're enjoying the nature show your job provides. awesome.