“War does not determine who is right - only who is left.”
— Bertrand Russell
What Is “Jot”?
“Jot” means to quickly write down a short memo. This “Jot” is very useful methods for us.
Five Essential Rules for Jotting
To jot down, it needs some rules.
1)To jot down thoughts on Memo applications, not on papers.
Physical papers can be read by someone, and it is bad for ensuring psychological safety. Further, physical papers are difficult to search later. In addition, physical papers costs more than electric device’s memory.
2)To jot down immediately.
When we think something, it is time to jot down immediately because we don’t have enough long term memory, especially people whose brains were hurt by stress.
3)To jot down anywhere we are.
Mobile device is suitable for jotting down our thoughts. We think something everywhere. In my experience, I have some ideas on walking and jot down them on my mobile device.
4)No need to rewrite. Just only jot.
Electric memory is cheaper than our brain memory. So it is no need to rewrite what we jot, just only jot our thoughts.
5)To jot by native language, not other languages.
I jot down by Japanese language because I am Japanese and Japanese language is my thought language. To jot down by other languages is difficult for me.
Jotting Has Been Healing My Brain
I had sick in mind, and I have keep on taking medicine which the doctor prescribed. The medicine’s effect was good to me, but it was not enough. It only control my emotions, but I wanted to heal my brain. To jot down a lot of text almost everyday has been healing my brain effectively.
Jotting Can Grow Normal Person’s Brain
Some healing methods can transform to growing methods. Jotting can grow normal person’s brain.
Jotting Brings Smiles
Lastly, I want to send this “Jot” method for the people injured in war. I hope “Jot” brings smiles on your face.
Afterthoughts
“What’s the difference between a soldier and a politician?
A soldier sees peace as the result of war;
a politician sees war as the cost of peace.”
— Kouhei Takagi + ChatGPT 4o