Roger,
I hate to interupt your discussion by possibly moving off the official
subject a bit. However, at the firm I work for, we "dig-hounds" often
times enjoy what we call zen-archaeology. It typically consists of an
individual occupying him/herself strictly with excavation of a unit.
Normally the person remains quiet and introspective, even while a heated
discussion can be taking place a meter away. Time, effort and exhaustion
usually drift away, mental problems are solved and production (I hate to
apply that term, but in CRM work...) is higher than usual. Typical
practice is for people to switch duties throughout the day, but when one
gets in this "zen-state," one can usually accomplish the back-breaking
labor for a ten-hour day without any exhaustion.
I realize that we probably aren't using the term zen correctly, which is
why I think I am veering off from your subject matter. However, that is
what we call it and I thought I would add this personal experience.
[log in to unmask] wrote:
> Chris,
>
> Do you know of any examples where a Zen approach has been
> used within archaeology.
>
> cheers
>
> roger
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