There are times when, whilst floating in the deep, we reach a crossroads. And then in what can sometimes seem an eternity we have to grapply with the whys and hows, the ins and outs and the pros and cons of left vs. right.
Sometimes these can be minor moments of decision making. But from time to time its a big one - a life changing moment that will reverberate through both you and the universe for time to come. Lists, discussions, hand wringing, evaluations, advice taking and navel gazing ensues. Feelings count. BUT so does logical analysis. Both are necessary. This all takes time. And effort. And honesty.
In the end the decision is stripped to its bare bones. The lies, inconsistencies and bad faith removed in a moment of bright lightnad for me anyway - articulation. Its true nature is revealed. and in the moment a little of mine is revealed too. I see that rather than being a cross roads the fork is in fact the universe showing me a little more of who I am and me patiently waiting for my experience to allow me to honestly choose who I want to be.
In the end, if I go left it is only under very specific conditions and if not I will go right. And either way I will be thrilled so long as the conditions were met. Because the underlying factor that governs both forks is me - who I am - who I want to be and which bit of my ongoing lifework that the universe is kindly allowing me to fill in next.
random observations. unavoidable synchronicities. serendipitous moments. and a little fun. as I float around in the artistic deep observing our evolution revolution: strange sensations, mind-blowing passion, alternative beauty, awesome energy and the new earth rising for everyone.
10 December 2011
09 December 2011
analyse this
I'm back from three weeks in the UK where the beginnings of a transforming planet were in evidence against the backdrop of grey skies, mass conflict avoidance, my birthplace and the closest thing I'll ever get to home.
1. I witnessed the sheer power of loads of people able to articulate and argue pretty much anything from any point of view. And boy can they do it well. But accessorised with a hefty side order of sarcasm there is a price to play for all those beautiful words and all that effortless communication and that is the truth. what's right. a collaborative discussion that might lead to a direction that works. To truly transform right now we need to stand up for what we really believe. NOT what we think someone else wants us to believe, what sounds good, or what we can argue really well. but what what we truly think is the best way forward for us AND everyone.
2. I realised why transforming our education system is SO important. The home of the industrial revolution is also the home of rote learning, one size fits all classrooms, knowledge regurgitation, widespread curriculum setting and an undeniable obsession with test performance over anything even vaguely akin to knowing who you are and what you might be here to accomplish. The rather strange array of talents and skills that comes together in a human being to create a perfect multi-dimensional person is squashed in pre-school to be replaced by a barrage of standard tests, well structured essays and clever teachers to guide you through them. Hundreds of thousands of pounds spent on creating well mannered and articulate test takers who can argue anything from any point of view and are very good at doing what they are told. Perfect for the old world but hardly valuable for the creative, entrepreneurial and just plain elative tasks of the new.
3. Of course having done what one has been told for so long why stop at 18 or 22. Having given up responsibility so long ago it is then not surprising that responsibility is no where to be seen when lives are no longer easy, things need changing and the power of a society and its most valuable resource (its people) is suddenly in demand. There is NO incentive in British society to change oneself, go through that messy process of going within, be who you are, take a chance or take responsibility for one's life or anyone else's. There is NO incentive to do this. And for many who despite all this are somehow driven to try - a huge number of obstacles will lie in their path - and the proverbial status quo will eventually suck them in and their chutzpah too. And they know it. So they don't bother. This is called learned helplessness. Its contagious. In the UK its an epidemic.
Its time for big change in the UK. And the inspiration, motivation, creativity and compassion to see it successfully through. for everyone.
1. I witnessed the sheer power of loads of people able to articulate and argue pretty much anything from any point of view. And boy can they do it well. But accessorised with a hefty side order of sarcasm there is a price to play for all those beautiful words and all that effortless communication and that is the truth. what's right. a collaborative discussion that might lead to a direction that works. To truly transform right now we need to stand up for what we really believe. NOT what we think someone else wants us to believe, what sounds good, or what we can argue really well. but what what we truly think is the best way forward for us AND everyone.
2. I realised why transforming our education system is SO important. The home of the industrial revolution is also the home of rote learning, one size fits all classrooms, knowledge regurgitation, widespread curriculum setting and an undeniable obsession with test performance over anything even vaguely akin to knowing who you are and what you might be here to accomplish. The rather strange array of talents and skills that comes together in a human being to create a perfect multi-dimensional person is squashed in pre-school to be replaced by a barrage of standard tests, well structured essays and clever teachers to guide you through them. Hundreds of thousands of pounds spent on creating well mannered and articulate test takers who can argue anything from any point of view and are very good at doing what they are told. Perfect for the old world but hardly valuable for the creative, entrepreneurial and just plain elative tasks of the new.
3. Of course having done what one has been told for so long why stop at 18 or 22. Having given up responsibility so long ago it is then not surprising that responsibility is no where to be seen when lives are no longer easy, things need changing and the power of a society and its most valuable resource (its people) is suddenly in demand. There is NO incentive in British society to change oneself, go through that messy process of going within, be who you are, take a chance or take responsibility for one's life or anyone else's. There is NO incentive to do this. And for many who despite all this are somehow driven to try - a huge number of obstacles will lie in their path - and the proverbial status quo will eventually suck them in and their chutzpah too. And they know it. So they don't bother. This is called learned helplessness. Its contagious. In the UK its an epidemic.
Its time for big change in the UK. And the inspiration, motivation, creativity and compassion to see it successfully through. for everyone.
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