9 22 The Art of Finding 'Treasure' in a Flood of Information

Modern society is truly a flood of information.
Every day, a vast amount of information pours in from all kinds of media, including the internet, television, and social media.
It is only natural that we cannot process it all.

It is said that humans can only consciously select a mere 0.00036% of the information that overflows.
This astonishing figure shows just how much trivial information we are unconsciously bombarded with.
That is why it is important to have the awareness to select information that is truly valuable to you—information as precious as treasure.
So, how can you find that 'treasure'?

The easiest way to start is to decide 'not to choose'.
・Specifically, decide not to engage with gossip or negative information.
・Immediately shut out unwanted information, as well as images or sounds that offend you.
・Remove programs or websites that contain a lot of uncertain information from your viewing list.
You might feel like you are missing out on information, but you can only take in a mere 0.00036% anyway.
For example, I hardly think news about a celebrity's divorce is treasure-worthy information.

The accumulation of such small choices is the first step toward living wisely in an age of information overload.
By consciously choosing 'not to see,' you will create space to encounter the information you truly need and the information that fulfills your heart.

The courage not to look attracts treasure.