Sequence
Consider the order of a limited sequence of action; the sequence chosen will affect the result.
when you apply a set of Small Steps to a system, consider how the system will change.
Each time you apply a transformation to a system, the system changes and your next transformation is applied to a different system; if you do them in the wrong sequence, you can get wildly different results.
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In the context of transforming a “whole” in some way to make it more complex and alive, the sequence of the transformations that you apply matters. In the case of this book, for example, it wouldn’t make sense to work to improve your Discernment before you explore your Felt Senses.
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I found, in writing this book, that the sequence of steps that I followed mattered a lot. My concept in writing was that I was needed to create “whole” patterns at the start, then develop them over several revision cycles. Initially, I started with the pattern title, but I found that often the rest of the pattern didn’t fall into place. Eventually, I started by writing the solution in a process suggested by Takashi Iba. Once a solution was in place, I found it much easier to then write the problem, context and discussion.
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“Do the next right thing.” — Frozen 2
Therefore:
Take some care when deciding on a limited sequence of action; the order of the sequence matters and will affect the result.
You may need to check that the transformation you applied changed the system the way you expected and adjust your Small Steps, or reverse the change—Reversibility—if there were unexpected results