Technically, at any beginning, there may not be anything physically. However, there are so many things that we cannot see but are constantly driving us. In fact, some of the most powerful forces are not visible at all. If I were to read this as a stranger for the first time, I'd think gravity. It's an unseen force that not only drives us to stay relatively "grounded" - it drives the planets, moons, stars and the universe. Others would probably think along the lines of physics and nature. Giving it another thought, my inner movie-nerd would probably say lightning (1.21 gigawatts!! ;) )
Recently, someone commented on an "unseen force" that could probably put all others to shame. Can you guess? You have 3 chances:
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Forging your own path: what does it take?
Can't believe it's May! Five months into the new year... and this is my 1st entry?! What's worse... I've been working on this since November '13... ! I didn't realize how difficult of a topic this is. As much as I wanted to generalize, or elaborate based on my limited experience - I found that there were factors I kept neglecting.
After typing and deleting, and re-writing what I thought I knew, I realized this phrase was so true:
"The more you know- the more you realize you don't know".
Not sure why I even chose this topic. None of the audio-books I've read recently really cover anything on "forging your own path" in depth. Therefore, all I could do is come up with questions.
1) Can one keep true to tradition, shift a paradigm and make your life your own?
2) What does it take to break the cycle?
After typing and deleting, and re-writing what I thought I knew, I realized this phrase was so true:
"The more you know- the more you realize you don't know".
Not sure why I even chose this topic. None of the audio-books I've read recently really cover anything on "forging your own path" in depth. Therefore, all I could do is come up with questions.
1) Can one keep true to tradition, shift a paradigm and make your life your own?
2) What does it take to break the cycle?
3) Forge a new path by doing what?
The only "work" I have seen recently that addresses these topics are movies. For example, seen "Brave" ? Torn between tradition and what [She] would like to do - the main character is thrown into a turmoil of events leading to a conclusion (I hope I am not spoiling anything here) that is better than following tradition or her doing her thing. Of course it's just a story, and probably easier "said than done". However, I believe many traditions/cycles must have been broken very painfully and at high costs.
Some "time-honored traditions" along with cycles/paradigms that may not be entirely grounded on principles. Many may need revisiting and revising. Many may not apply directly to the present if we are to move forward into a future where mankind is meant to leave "Mother Earth" explore other worlds. A compromise? Not necessarily. If we get at closer look, what was created wasn't something that was in between or "down the middle". Dr. Covey would call this creating a "3rd Alternative". When I first was writing this entry, I had not read the book. However - I have listened to the Audio book, and where I was going with this stands true. I have come to realize that it actually takes work to create a path that no ONE person could have seen on their own. A creation in of itself, like a child in a marriage. A "3rd mind". I will have an entry that will focus on the 3rd Alternative and elaborate the awesome concept- which is the last of Dr. Covey's work.
In the mean time, if anyone can help me find answers to the above 3 questions - I would greatly appreciate it!
The only "work" I have seen recently that addresses these topics are movies. For example, seen "Brave" ? Torn between tradition and what [She] would like to do - the main character is thrown into a turmoil of events leading to a conclusion (I hope I am not spoiling anything here) that is better than following tradition or her doing her thing. Of course it's just a story, and probably easier "said than done". However, I believe many traditions/cycles must have been broken very painfully and at high costs.
Some "time-honored traditions" along with cycles/paradigms that may not be entirely grounded on principles. Many may need revisiting and revising. Many may not apply directly to the present if we are to move forward into a future where mankind is meant to leave "Mother Earth" explore other worlds. A compromise? Not necessarily. If we get at closer look, what was created wasn't something that was in between or "down the middle". Dr. Covey would call this creating a "3rd Alternative". When I first was writing this entry, I had not read the book. However - I have listened to the Audio book, and where I was going with this stands true. I have come to realize that it actually takes work to create a path that no ONE person could have seen on their own. A creation in of itself, like a child in a marriage. A "3rd mind". I will have an entry that will focus on the 3rd Alternative and elaborate the awesome concept- which is the last of Dr. Covey's work.
In the mean time, if anyone can help me find answers to the above 3 questions - I would greatly appreciate it!
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