@ Maritza Layport on Chapters 1-3

READING ASSIGNMENT: ART OF POSSIBILITY CHAPTERS 1-3
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2010


Maritza writes: Thinking outside the box is a common phrase to show our desire as humans to believe there are answers to our questions that have not yet been explored. I see it as “if you always do the same thing, you’ll always get the same result”. By being aware of these thoughts, with a little practice, I can release myself from the paradigm of the same responses to the same situations.
I believe thoughts lead to words and words lead to doing. A recent book I read explained in simple terms that all thoughts lead to creation, if we let them. By viewing challenges in life as opportunities to grow and adapt, we create. I now understand that I can apply this to many situations and relationships personal or professional.
The world offers endless possibilities. It has not been “all invented”. By measuring our achievements by that of others we will very often think less of ourselves. It is true that all things are possible. The great thinkers throughout history have told us this and the majority refuses to believe it or feel we are not as capable as some. Things do appear different when you see them as possibilities.

To ask one’s self, “are my thoughts and actions at this time a reflection of the world, or are they my own original thoughts?”, takes practice. We are not accustomed to believing and living as if we really have choices in life. Anything we do is a “choice”. If a problem bothers me it is because I “choose” to let it bother me. When I take control of my thoughts in this manner I begin to ignore the boundaries that confine me to what I viewed as everyday reality.

My Reply: Maritza,

I totally agree with you on several comments you made pertaining to our reading. The first is thinking outside the box. I believe that in order for us to progress and not become stalemate we must re-invent ourselves sot that we are sharp and on top of our game. It's hard to motivate others when we ourselves are not motivated. Secondly, our thought patterns must govern who we are, what we think and feel. We can not allow the world to validate us on any level. We must self evaluate and improve in those areas that need improvement. Sure, it's okay to receive feed and criticism from others but at the same token, they must not govern our lives. We have the final say in our progress. Excellent observation.