Patterns of Perception

Written By Andrew Dietz

Walking a meandering path, the brain’s patterns of perception interpret inspiration, fear, and wonder. In Follow the Meander, I discuss pareidolia - the mind’s tendency to ascribe unwarranted meaning to natural patterns and inanimate objects. This trick of the brain can spark or squash creativity, depending on what comes up for you. As I like to say, “It ain’t pareidolia if someone is actually out to get you.” No, wait…that’s paranoia. See, I knew you would try to semantically entrap me. Anyway, here are some images that showed up on my hike today. What’s it look like to you?

There’s a baboon in that tree, right?

There’s a baboon in that tree, right?

Sometimes, on the meandering path, scary things are poised to pounce.

Sometimes, on the meandering path, scary things are poised to pounce.

Sometimes, the trees remind you to embody the strength of a Ram.

Sometimes, the trees remind you to embody the strength of a Ram.

Sometimes, the wisdom of Bruce Lee appears. “Be Water, My Friend.”

Sometimes, the wisdom of Bruce Lee appears. “Be Water, My Friend.”

And, sometimes along the meandering path, there is simply spender.

And, sometimes along the meandering path, there is simply spender.

Andrew Dietz
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