Would you agree that progress is impossible if we always do things like we've done them? We keep expecting the world to change, pointing the finger as how things aren't right, and it is out there! I think we can all relate to doing this at one stage or another.
But the world will change one person at a time. Beginning with each of us, as individuals!
To change ourselves effectively however, we first have to change our own perceptions and beleifs.
Are you familiar with the concept of a paradigm shift? The word 'paradigm' comes from the Greek language. It is used today to mean perception, theory, frame of reference or assumption. Basically, how we understand and interpret our reality.
Unfortunately, we rarely question whether what we are perceiving is accurate. We simply assume that the way we see the world is the way it really is, or the way it should be. We assume that we are objective.
Do you believe that two people can see the same thing, disagree, and yet both be right? Take a look at this picture? What do you see? A young woman? An old woman? Whichever you saw, you're right!
This illustrates how we can spend an entire lifetime arguing our point of perception. Clearly a waste of time. Or, we can invest that time in choosing peace rather than being right. Focus on changing ourselves, and opening our minds to anothers perspective. It all starts within us!
The more that we become aware of our own paradigms or perceptions, and the extent to which they influence our experience of life, the more we will be able to take responsibility.
We will also start to get a bigger view of the world and a much more objective one. We will be more willing to listen to another persons perception that may not be like our own. Being flexible is key to any change.
Every significant breakthrough, whether it was in medicine, science, spirituality, or geography, had to first break with tradition.
For example when Copernicus first declared that the earth revolved around the sun. He faced a lot of resistance and ridicule from the majority of people at the time who refused to question their beliefs and assumptions. Copernicus created a total paradigm shift!
Paradigm shifts move us from one way of seeing the world to another. And those shifts create powerul change, and opportunity for evolution.
Most people experience a paradigm shift when they are faced with a life threatening illness, go thru a painful divorce, or lose a loved for example. Everything changes in an instant. What they thought was reality or what was important suddenly changes. They see their priorities in a different light.
I definitely experinced this paradigm shift when my mum recently passed. I became aware of what I was no longer going to do, i suddenly found motivation to do things that i had put on hold, and I realized what i had to get rid of to live my life more fully. It has been quite empowering.
I beleive we are now living in a time in history where paradigms shifts are occuring. For example, in sprituality and medicine. Things just arent working like they used to. People are questioning their old ways of doing things because they are just not effective any longer.
I propose we must take a leap of faith for us to evolve, both personally and globally.
Isn't the definition of insanity doing the same things over and over but expecting a different result? Always remember that things always seemed impossible before someone did them!
Why wait for something drastic to happen in your life? Be honest and listen to what your heart is whispering.
What are the areas of your life that you are questioning? That aren't working for you anymore? What do you know would bring you more joy and fulfillment? Are you facing your own paradigm shift?
You can change the world, beginning with your personal world. Start living your truth, and the world will be inspired by your example. BE the change you want to see!
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