What are YOU thinking?

tomw · 01-08-2009, 11:17 AM

The decisions we make are often informed by our state of mind. How we're feeling at the time of making them. Depending on what we have on our minds at any one particular time we are using either the right or left side of our brains.

Often when we have a major decision to make, it can be useful to be informed by both sides.

When looking at the animation below, most people see the girl spinning anti-clockwise. I almost always initially see it spinning clockwise.

If anti-clockwise you are predominantly a left sided brain thinker. Clockwise, a right sided brain thinker.

If you focus and think about different things you can actually change the direction the girl spins and switch between both halves of your brain. It takes a little practice and it's pretty amazing to see!

It's often very useful to take the time to consider major decisions and get both sides of our brain in gear. Especially when making business decisions and evaluating our own responses to certain threads

Which side are you using right now?

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LEFT BRAIN FUNCTIONS
uses logic
detail oriented
facts rule
words and language
present and past
math and science
can comprehend
knowing
acknowledges
order/pattern perception
knows object name
reality based
forms strategies
practical
safe

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RIGHT BRAIN FUNCTIONS
uses feeling
"big picture" oriented
imagination rules
symbols and images
present and future
philosophy & religion
can "get it" (i.e. meaning)
believes
appreciates
spatial perception
knows object function
fantasy based
presents possibilities
impetuous
risk taking

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Thomas

KathyK · 01-08-2009, 11:50 AM

I see it both ways easily - last time I saw this one it going anti-clockwise first, this time it was clockwise. Close my eyes for a second, reopen and it changes....

Evidently I've got an ambidextrous brain.

Bill Farnham · 01-08-2009, 11:54 AM

That's spooky, Tom. And you're right, I did get it to spin in the opposite direction.

Now how do I get it to go back the other way. This is driving me crazy...

KJ

tomw · 01-08-2009, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killer Joe

That's spooky, Tom. And you're right, I did get it to spin in the opposite direction.

Now how do I get it to go back the other way. This is driving me crazy...

KJ

Oh no, Joe! You've broken your brain.

Thomas

Bill Farnham · 01-08-2009, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomw

Oh no, Joe! You've broken your brain.

Thomas

I hate it when that happens...

On a serious note, it would be interesting to see how many successful IMers are RT brained vs LT brained. My guess is a RT brained individule will have an easier time implimenting any given strategy and running with it.

No felt need to over analyze or dissect every little aspect and get stuck by fear or insecurities.

KJ

Jacqueline Watson · 01-08-2009, 12:27 PM

Thomas, you are a man after
my own heart...I love this kind
of stuff.

When I first looked at it she
was spinning clockwise, then
mid way I swear she began
spinning counter-clockwise.

If we can learn to focus our
minds...there is NO limit to
what we can do...

Peace and Love
Jacqueline

raynman · 01-08-2009, 12:31 PM

I have never seen the girl spinning anti-clockwise.

I'm hopeless. Either that or the emperor has no clothes and she is always spinning clockwise.

Ross Dalangin · 01-08-2009, 12:33 PM

Actually with this image I use my right brain. And to check it with my left brain, I need to relax and lay down thinking that the girl was on the top of the glass and spinning. Anyone got my point?

Chris Monty · 01-08-2009, 12:35 PM

Clockwise. Hit the nail right on the head too. Fascinating.

OnlineWriter · 01-08-2009, 12:38 PM

All I see are nipples spinning in a clockwise direction....

I've been staring at that for some time. It ALWAYS goes clockwise....oh, nm...sneaky.

Steven Wagenheim · 01-08-2009, 12:39 PM

Very clever Tom.

I reloaded the thread multiple times because the first time the picture
was definitely moving the left leg from left to right.

Upon subsequent reloads, I noticed that on a few, the picture actually
changed rotations in the middle, going from right to left and then left to right.

So in actuality, this picture does both.

It's not an optical illusion and it isn't either a matter of perception. The
figure actually does change rotations.

To see it clearly, keep your eye planted not on the leg that's turning but
on the foot that is planted on the floor.

I think if we could examine the code for this, we will see that it does in
fact change rotation.

Barbara Eyre · 01-08-2009, 12:44 PM

I have equal amount of characteristics for both brain sides, based on those lists. Yet, for now, I only see her spinning clockwise, hence right brained.

I tried seeing what Steven was - looking at the "planted" foot for the rotation change, but didn't notice it.

Then again, my mind is more on packing to move than getting dizzy watching a girl twirl! hehehe

Bookmarking this thread for later viewing ....

tomw · 01-08-2009, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim

Very clever Tom.

I reloaded the thread multiple times because the first time the picture
was definitely moving the left leg from left to right.

Upon subsequent reloads, I noticed that on a few, the picture actually
changed rotations in the middle, going from right to left and then left to right.

So in actuality, this picture does both.

It's not an optical illusion and it isn't either a matter of perception. The
figure actually does change rotations.

To see it clearly, keep your eye planted not on the leg that's turning but
on the foot that is planted on the floor.

I think if we could examine the code for this, we will see that it does in
fact change rotation.

LOL! Why does your response not surprise me! Think about what it implies...

Thomas

Steven Wagenheim · 01-08-2009, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomw

LOL! Why does your response not surprise me! Think about what it implies...

Thomas

It implies that I'm an analytical person who also sees the big picture.

But I'd still love to get a look at that code.

Bill Farnham · 01-08-2009, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim

Very clever Tom.

I reloaded the thread multiple times because the first time the picture
was definitely moving the left leg from left to right.

Upon subsequent reloads, I noticed that on a few, the picture actually
changed rotations in the middle, going from right to left and then left to right.

So in actuality, this picture does both.

It's not an optical illusion and it isn't either a matter of perception. The
figure actually does change rotations.

To see it clearly, keep your eye planted not on the leg that's turning but
on the foot that is planted on the floor.

I think if we could examine the code for this, we will see that it does in
fact change rotation.

WEEDOGGY!

Can't wait till Les sees this post...

KJ

tomw · 01-08-2009, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim

It implies that I'm an analytical person who also sees the big picture.

But I'd still love to get a look at that code.

It isn't a trick. It's just an animated gif. Drag and drop to your desktop and analyse away.

Google something like "left right brain spinning girl" and you'll find a lot of info, including some of the function characteristics I pasted in the thread.

Thomas

Ross Dalangin · 01-08-2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim

It implies that I'm an analytical person who also sees the big picture.

But I'd still love to get a look at that code.

It has 34 images on clockwise that changes every 0.03 seconds Steven.

R Hagel · 01-08-2009, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim

It implies that I'm an analytical person who also sees the big picture.

But I'd still love to get a look at that code.

Hey Steven,

Do you have PhotoShop or similar? If so, save the .gif file and open it in Image Ready (or similar). Then you can look at the picture frame by frame.

Cheers,
Becky

LoreCee · 01-08-2009, 12:58 PM

I've tried and tried to see the counterclockwise and just can't do it. I guess that proves I'm hopelessly right-brained--which reflects my approach in real life. I'm a synthesizer, not a dissecter.

Eric Stanley · 01-08-2009, 12:59 PM

I saw her spinning clockwise at first glance and on subsequent loads. I am certainly a "right" brainer, no doubt about it.

GrantFreeman · 01-08-2009, 01:06 PM

I look to her left, she turns to the right.
I look to her right, and she turns left.

When I look in the middle, my IQ drops and screws up both sides.

Grant

Steven Wagenheim · 01-08-2009, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R Hagel

Hey Steven,

Do you have PhotoShop or similar? If so, save the .gif file and open it in Image Ready (or similar). Then you can look at the picture frame by frame.

Cheers,
Becky

Becky, I opened it up in Photoshop and opened the animation screen but
I have no idea how to view this frame by frame. It is only showing one frame
in the animation window.

Paul M · 01-08-2009, 01:11 PM

I think the following blog explains this animation well.

NeuroLogica Blog Left Brain - Right brain and the Spinning Girl

Thomas,

Nice thread.....had me puzzled for a while

-paul

tomw · 01-08-2009, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul M

I think the following blog explains this animation well.

NeuroLogica Blog Left Brain - Right brain and the Spinning Girl

Thomas,

Nice thread.....had me puzzled for a while

-paul

We have a winner!

We make our own reality and react accordingly, based upon how we perceive the world around us!

Way to go, Paul.

Anyone done the Gorilla test..?

Thomas

Bill Farnham · 01-08-2009, 01:24 PM

Love that gorilla one. Showed it to my wife and watched her reaction the second time she watched it. Priceless.

I just did the man in the coffee beans one from the article. And it proved beyond a shadow of a doubt I have too much time on my hands

What happened to A-1s' post? Hmmm...

KJ

Peter Bestel · 01-08-2009, 01:25 PM

There is no gorilla - he simply wasn't there.

Mr Wagenheim, I can't advise you how to view the animation frame by frame but I can assure you that it is an optical illusion - no coding trickery that makes her spin one way and then the other, it's simply how you choose to be viewing the world at that precise moment.

This isn't just a fun trick, it's a really useful brain exercise. Learn to use both sides of your brain and you have the opportunity to realise more potential, communicate more efficiently and, dare I say it, possibly make more money.

Your choice.

Peter

Angela V. Edwards · 01-08-2009, 01:28 PM

My mother CLAIMS that since she is left handed, she is the only one in her right mind. I will have to let her know that I saw your animation spinning clockwise and that's the ONLY way it shows for me.

ExRat · 01-08-2009, 01:34 PM

Hi TomW,

a) although I've looked into this before, it's still a really useful post.

b) it's also quite amusing reading some of the responses

c) what does it mean when I can make it spin vertically either way, or stop it from spinning completely?

Steven Wagenheim · 01-08-2009, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Bestel

There is no gorilla - he simply wasn't there.

Mr Wagenheim, I can't advise you how to view the animation frame by frame but I can assure you that it is an optical illusion - no coding trickery that makes her spin one way and then the other, it's simply how you choose to be viewing the world at that precise moment.

This isn't just a fun trick, it's a really useful brain exercise. Learn to use both sides of your brain and you have the opportunity to realise more potential, communicate more efficiently and, dare I say it, possibly make more money.

Your choice.

Peter

Peter, I'm definitely seeing it turn both ways.

Is this good or bad?

NewbieImer · 01-08-2009, 01:37 PM

When i stare directly at it, it spins clock wise

When i was reading what you said out of the corner of my eye it was spinning counter clock wise

rperales · 01-08-2009, 01:41 PM

Personally...

..that is very entertaining..I used to work on myself as part of
my personal development on a ceiling fan in my house and made
myself see the fan stand almost still while turing..

However,

The left brain is about language..meaning like, writing whatever..

The right brain is about graphics stuff..Using my right brain is when
I designed my systems..even thoug my systems are very simple, they
have never been able to be copied..

The switch from left to right or the other way occurs about every hour
and a half pretty close..

To determine which side we are using is very simple, by noticing when
we breath which nostril breath in more easily..

When ever we have writers block, it's probably we are in the right side..
That does not mean that we can't continue to write it's just more freely
when in left brian..

If you care to switch just block the nostril that is breathing more freely
until it switches..I'm not sure if it works for everybody though..

rey

tomw · 01-08-2009, 01:44 PM

Hi Roger,

Quote:

a) although I've looked into this before, it's still a really useful post.

Thanks! I was really interested in seeing what you referred to in point "b." It was inspired by a PM conversation I had with the lovely Sean [The IM Reporter]. Despite the initial bunkum there is a real truth behind it as I posted in response to Paul.

Quote:

b) it's also quite amusing reading some of the responses

You can say that again! One in particular...LOL!

Quote:

c) what does it mean when I can make it spin vertically either way, or stop it from spinning completely?

erm..you're either here to lead us all into the promised land of the Exrat Empire or you just probably need to spend less time in the surf...you lucky b......!

Thomas

Peter Bestel · 01-08-2009, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim

Peter, I'm definitely seeing it turn both ways.

Is this good or bad?

Well, if you're achieving this without standing on your head, then we might be getting somewhere. It is good!

BIG Mike · 01-08-2009, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Bestel

Well, if you're achieving this without standing on your head, then we might be getting somewhere. It is good!

Hey Peter, welcome back - haven't seen you around in a while?

I always see the image spinning clockwise...to see it counter-clockwise, I've to look at right at the very edge of my peripheral vision and really concentrate - running prime numbers seems to work.

I'm left-handed by the way...

Debbie Allen · 01-08-2009, 01:58 PM

I love this kind of stuff --- I saw her spinning clockwise for quite awhile before there was a switch.

So is there a way to use this as a tool in order to help us with our marketing tactics and work?

Peter Bestel · 01-08-2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG Mike

Hey Peter, welcome back - haven't seen you around in a while?

Simply self-imposed Twitter exile and a bit bored of people, I've found with Twitter you can be a little more selective. Getting over myself now though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG Mike

I'm left-handed by the way...

Ahh, that's nice!

Martin Luxton · 01-08-2009, 02:08 PM

I could only see it going clockwise no matter how hard I tried to make it change direction.

In the end I had to cheat. I pasted it into a Word Doc and used the "Rotate View" tool to turn it 180 degrees.

Martin

Frank Donovan · 01-08-2009, 02:09 PM

AAGH! I'm going crazy!

I keep seeing the opening credits of "Tales Of The Unexpected"

Frank

tomw · 01-08-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank Donovan

AAGH! I'm going crazy!

I keep seeing the opening credits of "Tales Of The Unexpected"

Frank

LOL! Classic! I knew it was something. I was thinking of Charlies Angels and then Jaqueline Smith...they just don't make 'em like that anymore...I'd give anything to have been in my twenties living in California in the seventies!

Thomas

Angela V. Edwards · 01-08-2009, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomw

LOL! Classic! I knew it was something. I was thinking of Charlies Angels and then Jaqueline Smith...they just don't make 'em like that anymore...I'd give anything to have been in my twenties living in California in the seventies!

Thomas

My husband graduated from High School in 1973 in Los Angeles and lived there until he moved here in 2003. So he WAS in his twenties living in California in the seventies.

Richard Odell · 01-08-2009, 02:20 PM

Is this a Herrmann Brain Dominance test?

-Rich

Paul Myers · 01-08-2009, 02:23 PM

Steven,

Quote:

I'm definitely seeing it turn both ways.

Is this good or bad?

Neither. Your response, though, does indicate something.

You're wrong about the change of direction, by the way. It's happening in your head, not in the graphic.

Making the switch is easy. Just close your eyes and change your state from right to left brain mode.

Thanks, Tom. I love this stuff.

Paul

Steven Wagenheim · 01-08-2009, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Myers

Steven,Neither. Your response, though, does indicate something.

You're wrong about the change of direction, by the way. It's happening in your head, not in the graphic.

Making the switch is easy. Just close your eyes and change your state from right to left brain mode.

Thanks, Tom. I love this stuff.

Paul

Good heavens, the thing is going back and forth now from right to left
and then left to right.

This must absolutely mean I'm insane.

trafficwave · 01-08-2009, 02:35 PM

Absolutely amazing. What a great reminder that we really do create our own reality.

I had two of my sons come in. Between the 3 of us, we got 3 completely different "results".

The fun part was explaining to them that none of was "right" or "wrong". We simply filled in the blanks and came to our own conclusion.

We all do that in many areas of our lives, don't we?

Thanks for sharing!

Paul Myers · 01-08-2009, 02:35 PM

Steven,

Quote:

This must absolutely mean I'm insane.

No, but it doesn't prove you're not.

You've probably either hit a balance (gone neutral) or you're unconsciously shifting your eyes in ways that create the illusion.

Paul

tomw · 01-08-2009, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim

Good heavens, the thing is going back and forth now from right to left
and then left to right.

This must absolutely mean I'm insane.

Well, I tried to warn ya...

Thomas

Paul M · 01-08-2009, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim

Good heavens, the thing is going back and forth now from right to left
and then left to right.

This must absolutely mean I'm insane.

No, your not insane...

It just means your an emotional logical thinking decision making wreck...

J/K

The truth is the animation is an optical illusion, but not a trick.
We each see it differently due to the way we perceive and interpret
the animation in our own minds.

-paul

Bill Farnham · 01-08-2009, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomw

I'd give anything to have been in my twenties living in California in the seventies!

Thomas

I had that exact same thought once in my life. So I moved from the East Coast to the beach outside of LA when I was 24. It was awsome back then.

By the time I left there 29 years later I was so glad to get out of there I left skid marks. Granted, I had changed considerably, but so had the scene.

I'm sorry you missed the opportunity. You would have kicked ass there back then.

KJ

tomw · 01-08-2009, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angela V. Edwards

My husband graduated from High School in 1973 in Los Angeles and lived there until he moved here in 2003. So he WAS in his twenties living in California in the seventies.

I don't know whether to thank you for that comment or cry into my Bruichladdich!

Thomas

tomw · 01-08-2009, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killer Joe

I had that exact same thought once in my life. So I moved from the East Coast to the beach outside of LA when I was 24. It was awsome back then.

By the time I left there 29 years later I was so glad to get out of there I left skid marks. Granted, I had changed considerably, but so had the scene.

I'm sorry you missed the opportunity. You would have kicked ass there back then.

KJ

Thanks, Joe.

However, I refer you to my answer to Angela.

Thomas

01-08-2009, 11:17 AM	#1
tomw Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Right Here ----> Posts: 973 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 511 Thanked 325 Times in 162 Posts	What are YOU thinking? The decisions we make are often informed by our state of mind. How we're feeling at the time of making them. Depending on what we have on our minds at any one particular time we are using either the right or left side of our brains. Often when we have a major decision to make, it can be useful to be informed by both sides. When looking at the animation below, most people see the girl spinning anti-clockwise. I almost always initially see it spinning clockwise. If anti-clockwise you are predominantly a left sided brain thinker. Clockwise, a right sided brain thinker. If you focus and think about different things you can actually change the direction the girl spins and switch between both halves of your brain. It takes a little practice and it's pretty amazing to see! It's often very useful to take the time to consider major decisions and get both sides of our brain in gear. Especially when making business decisions and evaluating our own responses to certain threads Which side are you using right now? ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- LEFT BRAIN FUNCTIONS uses logic detail oriented facts rule words and language present and past math and science can comprehend knowing acknowledges order/pattern perception knows object name reality based forms strategies practical safe ----------------------------------- RIGHT BRAIN FUNCTIONS uses feeling "big picture" oriented imagination rules symbols and images present and future philosophy & religion can "get it" (i.e. meaning) believes appreciates spatial perception knows object function fantasy based presents possibilities impetuous risk taking ----------------------------------- Thomas

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KathyK Warrior Nerd Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 227 Thanks: 41 Thanked 50 Times in 48 Posts	Re: What are YOU thinking? I see it both ways easily - last time I saw this one it going anti-clockwise first, this time it was clockwise. Close my eyes for a second, reopen and it changes.... Evidently I've got an ambidextrous brain.
	Cheers, Kathy

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Bill Farnham Videos for the Web War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia, USA. Posts: 2,704 Blog Entries: 5 Thanks: 2,586 Thanked 2,818 Times in 1,421 Posts Social Networking	Re: What are YOU thinking? That's spooky, Tom. And you're right, I did get it to spin in the opposite direction. Now how do I get it to go back the other way. This is driving me crazy... KJ
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Jacqueline Watson Writing For A Living Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wrightsville Beach, NC Posts: 83 Thanks: 34 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: What are YOU thinking? Thomas, you are a man after my own heart...I love this kind of stuff. When I first looked at it she was spinning clockwise, then mid way I swear she began spinning counter-clockwise. If we can learn to focus our minds...there is NO limit to what we can do... Peace and Love Jacqueline
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Steven Wagenheim Content & Copywriting Wiz War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Roselle, NJ, USA Posts: 16,394 Blog Entries: 11 Thanks: 1,531 Thanked 6,192 Times in 2,288 Posts Social Networking	Re: What are YOU thinking? Very clever Tom. I reloaded the thread multiple times because the first time the picture was definitely moving the left leg from left to right. Upon subsequent reloads, I noticed that on a few, the picture actually changed rotations in the middle, going from right to left and then left to right. So in actuality, this picture does both. It's not an optical illusion and it isn't either a matter of perception. The figure actually does change rotations. To see it clearly, keep your eye planted not on the leg that's turning but on the foot that is planted on the floor. I think if we could examine the code for this, we will see that it does in fact change rotation.
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Barbara Eyre Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 903 Thanks: 98 Thanked 31 Times in 25 Posts Social Networking	Re: What are YOU thinking? I have equal amount of characteristics for both brain sides, based on those lists. Yet, for now, I only see her spinning clockwise, hence right brained. I tried seeing what Steven was - looking at the "planted" foot for the rotation change, but didn't notice it. Then again, my mind is more on packing to move than getting dizzy watching a girl twirl! hehehe Bookmarking this thread for later viewing ....
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LoreCee Warrior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: rust belt USA Posts: 29 Thanks: 5 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Re: What are YOU thinking? I've tried and tried to see the counterclockwise and just can't do it. I guess that proves I'm hopelessly right-brained--which reflects my approach in real life. I'm a synthesizer, not a dissecter.

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Eric Stanley Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 841 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 41 Thanked 119 Times in 73 Posts	Re: What are YOU thinking? I saw her spinning clockwise at first glance and on subsequent loads. I am certainly a "right" brainer, no doubt about it.
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01-08-2009, 01:25 PM	#26
Peter Bestel there is no spoon War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wigtown, Newton Stewart, Scotland. Posts: 1,194 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 175 Thanked 359 Times in 140 Posts Social Networking	Re: What are YOU thinking? There is no gorilla - he simply wasn't there. Mr Wagenheim, I can't advise you how to view the animation frame by frame but I can assure you that it is an optical illusion - no coding trickery that makes her spin one way and then the other, it's simply how you choose to be viewing the world at that precise moment. This isn't just a fun trick, it's a really useful brain exercise. Learn to use both sides of your brain and you have the opportunity to realise more potential, communicate more efficiently and, dare I say it, possibly make more money. Your choice. Peter
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01-08-2009, 01:28 PM	#27
Angela V. Edwards Angela from Aberdeen War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Aberdeen, WA USA. Posts: 3,950 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 20 Thanked 539 Times in 191 Posts Social Networking	Re: What are YOU thinking? My mother CLAIMS that since she is left handed, she is the only one in her right mind. I will have to let her know that I saw your animation spinning clockwise and that's the ONLY way it shows for me.
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01-08-2009, 01:34 PM	#28
ExRat Dare To Be Different War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: U.K. Posts: 8,875 Thanks: 1,318 Thanked 2,807 Times in 1,041 Posts	Re: What are YOU thinking? Hi TomW, a) although I've looked into this before, it's still a really useful post. b) it's also quite amusing reading some of the responses c) what does it mean when I can make it spin vertically either way, or stop it from spinning completely?
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01-08-2009, 01:37 PM	#30
NewbieImer Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 61 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What are YOU thinking? When i stare directly at it, it spins clock wise When i was reading what you said out of the corner of my eye it was spinning counter clock wise

01-08-2009, 01:41 PM	#31
rperales Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: , , USA. Posts: 1,014 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What are YOU thinking? Personally... ..that is very entertaining..I used to work on myself as part of my personal development on a ceiling fan in my house and made myself see the fan stand almost still while turing.. However, The left brain is about language..meaning like, writing whatever.. The right brain is about graphics stuff..Using my right brain is when I designed my systems..even thoug my systems are very simple, they have never been able to be copied.. The switch from left to right or the other way occurs about every hour and a half pretty close.. To determine which side we are using is very simple, by noticing when we breath which nostril breath in more easily.. When ever we have writers block, it's probably we are in the right side.. That does not mean that we can't continue to write it's just more freely when in left brian.. If you care to switch just block the nostril that is breathing more freely until it switches..I'm not sure if it works for everybody though.. rey
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01-08-2009, 01:58 PM	#35
Debbie Allen Still Learning! War Room Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kentucky, USA Posts: 360 Thanks: 80 Thanked 33 Times in 28 Posts Social Networking	Re: What are YOU thinking? I love this kind of stuff --- I saw her spinning clockwise for quite awhile before there was a switch. So is there a way to use this as a tool in order to help us with our marketing tactics and work?
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01-08-2009, 02:08 PM	#37
Martin Luxton Christmas Rocker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North Pole Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 545 Thanked 696 Times in 372 Posts	Re: What are YOU thinking? I could only see it going clockwise no matter how hard I tried to make it change direction. In the end I had to cheat. I pasted it into a Word Doc and used the "Rotate View" tool to turn it 180 degrees. Martin
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01-08-2009, 02:09 PM	#38
Frank Donovan Unplugged War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London, UK. Posts: 1,504 Thanks: 538 Thanked 1,274 Times in 643 Posts Contact Info	Re: What are YOU thinking? AAGH! I'm going crazy! I keep seeing the opening credits of "Tales Of The Unexpected" Frank
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01-08-2009, 02:20 PM	#41
Richard Odell Has left the building... War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,435 Thanks: 525 Thanked 216 Times in 172 Posts	Re: What are YOU thinking? Is this a Herrmann Brain Dominance test? -Rich

01-08-2009, 02:35 PM	#44
trafficwave Brian Rooney, TrafficWave War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: TX , USA. Posts: 556 Thanks: 10 Thanked 66 Times in 50 Posts Social Networking	Re: What are YOU thinking? Absolutely amazing. What a great reminder that we really do create our own reality. I had two of my sons come in. Between the 3 of us, we got 3 completely different "results". The fun part was explaining to them that none of was "right" or "wrong". We simply filled in the blanks and came to our own conclusion. We all do that in many areas of our lives, don't we? Thanks for sharing!
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