definite or indefinite modifier, works for me smile emoticon I have a process: a) start with Everything b) go smaller from there in chunks until you've circumscribed something that fits in your mouth that you can eat. [understand] c) Keep eating until full. d) Stop. I also sometimes go bottom-up but when I do, I have to link it to "me" - from subjective and HOPE it ends up being Universal. But since I can't get inside of everybody's heads with complete honesty (it's speculation), I try speaking from my perspective as much as possible. I often tell stories about and from myself to illustrate points. Nobody can take away my own stories I tell; they're mine. I'll also utilize WHATEVER school of thought that's needed to tell the story best, whether it's from/about me, or some speculation I have about a series of steps or a process that I notice that may or may not be true. I'm weak in some areas, but being strong on empathy and analysis alike, I can usually fake it enough to tell a convincing tale that I also believe to be true and hope others do too.