C³

Quantum theory tells us that the world is at its core a plentitude of possibilities. Why then do we . . dabble in old concepts so much? Why are we not curious enough to overcome inertia in favor of those new perspectives and discoveries?

To a certain extent we are, actually. But it seems that we lie to extrapolate our perspectives more than to gain them in an introspective way. As exiting as technological advancements may seem, do they let us develop as human beings or are we more adjusting to the Jeannie that we created in science and tech? Often it seems that we create a new field of commercially valid services or products and   then, after recognizing some of the damage this caused in application, we create another industry – this time to fix the ‘sideeffects’ of our initial efforts.

Should we then be more cautious? Should we take no risks? Should we follow somewhat outdated traditions in order to avoid difficulties?

Maybe we have other options. Options which start within ourselves. Why not make discoveries from inside ourselves first? Let’s verify  them first inside. And then let’s convert them into something ‘tangible’ later if we find them to be valuable enough. If we discover the  underlying unity of all and everything first, the knowledge we thus gain is of a different but always integral kind. Our actions and inventions therefore will have a different focus: always geared to the benefit of the whole.

But the ‘normal’ mind disputes such a wholeness or makes it part of a religious fundamentalism which puts one religion over – meaning: against – another religion. And there goes unity.

So what is the first step towards change?

Acknowledgement. Every alcoholic needs to come to that point where he says: ‘I have to admit it, I am addicted to alcohol, I am sick. If I don’t do anything about it, I am likely going to die’. Anything towards methods of healing can be discussed later, and it sure has to. Action has to be taken thereafter. But first there is acknowledgement.

Acknowledgement is the crucial step. That is where the healing of any addict begins. And in a certain way we are all addicts: of consumerism, of inertia, of escaping conflicts when our integrity is challenged, of compromising our creativity to not feel exposed, and foremost of denying  some powerful force prevalent throughout the cosmos. And yes, after we did this or something similarly unhealthy, we may try to escape into drugs, alcohol and what have you.

The first step for the individual who is ready for change is to ask herself: what am I addicted to in my life? What damaging thoughts do I have, what malicious feelings do I exude, what destructive actions do I take? Just acknowledge. That is crucial.

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