Last Problem:
Why does a stream of water become narrower as it travels downward from a faucet? What in the world does this have to do with recovery from symptoms of Parkinson’s?
Answer:
If the flow of water is continuous the volume of water that is discharged is constant along the entire stream. So why does it narrow?
The same volume of water per second must pass through any given cross section of the stream, including the top and bottom. As the velocity of the falling water increases (from acceleration due to gravity) the cross section of the stream becomes narrower.
I believe this is an eloquent analogy of the recovery process. At the onset, we are encased in the pipe, unable to acknowledge the many options that are available to get relief. Once we exit the box of thinking that constrains our options we exit the pipe of limiting beliefs and the energy begins to flow more freely.
The wonders of life are revisited. The flow of life is restored. Tasks become easier. Challenges become less burdensome. Life becomes more fun and enjoyable. And, we don’t mind getting wet.
Today’s Problem:
When I was a kid I loved to wave a flexible corrugated tube around and around in a circle. It always make the coolest sound. Can you explain why this happens?
As a kid, I did not care a bit the answer to this question. But the challenge of the moment is to flex those neural networks. Go for it. Why does this happen?