Could Time Be the Key to a Brighter Future?
Kate Markland
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We aren't all Sonic the Hedgehog, dashing through life at breakneck speed. Instead, there's something to be said for hitting the pause button, adopting a more patient approach, and embracing what we might call "cathedral thinking."
Cathedral thinking is a concept that encourages us to view our ambitions and goals on a grand timescale, akin to the construction of a cathedral.
For instance, it took nearly three centuries to build the magnificent Cologne Cathedral in Germany.
Renowned architect Antoni Gaudí's, unfinished Roman Catholic Basillica, Sagrada Família, was started in 1882, it's ongoing construction has become an enduring symbol of Barcelona, its completion is projected for the early 2030's.
Such an enduring project's teaches us that great things can be achieved when we aren't in a rush.
Consider the Zeitpyramide ('time pyramid') a work of under construction in Wemding, Germany. The pyramid was begun in 1993 – the 1,200-year anniversary of the town. It will take another 1,160 years to complete and is scheduled to be finished in the year 3183! The structure is intended to consist of 120 blocks when complete, with a new block added every ten years, a pace that seems glacial by today's standards. At 15:06 on 9 September 2023, the fourth block was installed, making the project 3.3% complete.
The result is a symbol of patience, commitment, and the belief that what's worth building is worth taking your time over.
Another example of this cathedral thinking in modern times is Jeff Bezos's ambitious project in the Texan desert. Bezos is working on the "Clock of Long Now" designed to last 10,000 years. This colossal endeavour is a poignant reminder that some of the most remarkable achievements take generations to complete.
The clock is designed to tick once a year, with a century hand that moves once every 100 years and a cuckoo that emerges every millennium!
It's a testament to long term thinking!
But not all slow projects have to be colossal in scale.
The "poem being written on the streets of Utrecht" is a unique and ongoing public art project known as the "Utrecht Poem." It is a creative and literary endeavour that has captured the imagination of residents and visitors alike in the Dutch city of Utrecht.
The project is a perfect example of paced and deliberate artistic expression, with one letter being added to the poem each week.
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Here are some key details about the Utrecht Poem:
This poetic project in Utrecht illustrates a pace of creation, that is sustainable and full of meaning. It underscores the importance of knowing the first line of your "poem," the foundational vision of your business or project. Once that is established, the slow addition of "well-thought-out rocks" becomes a journey that's both fulfilling and sustainable.
So, why should we consider the long view in our Sonic-paced world?
In conclusion, while the world around us may be moving at a rapid pace, it's essential to remember that not everything worth doing can or should be rushed.
Embracing cathedral thinking and taking the long view can lead to more meaningful, and enduring achievements.
Whether your business vision is the size of cathedral, or more like poem expressing your message to a community remember that sometimes, the key to a brighter future lies in slowing down and savouring the journey.
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