Friday, January 9, 2009

S: Is for Possibilities of Success

A quantum jump or leap comes from the field of physics and denotes an abrupt change in knowledge or information. When old ideas or ways of behavior no longer work, when the business methods we’ve followed are hopelessly inadequate, it becomes necessary for us to search for radically new ways. As humans we tend to stay within our comfort zones until we’re forced out of them. "But this is the way we’ve always done this," may have work for previous generations, but change has now caught up with us. We are poised at the threshold of change, amazing creativity, and a potential whose dimensions we cannot yet perceive. These times also offer us remarkable opportunities. It’s not necessarily a bad thing to be kicked out of the nest. The reality, however, is most of us haven’t been taking flying lessons. I have faith we can use these unsettled times to grow stronger, become wiser, and be better friends with our environment and with one another. A leap of faith is not a comfortable thing to do. But, I have hope we still are a nation who can rise above our failures. We’ve made our share of mistakes, we stand at the crossroads of astounding potential, of a quantum leap into a better future. People centuries from now will either marvel at our ingenuity, creativity, and bravery; or shake their heads wondering why we were so timid and hesitant to move ahead. We have the capacity and ingenuity to design new methods of providing energy, healing, education, housing, nourishment, and water for all. I start with myself in asking what am I going to do to help make these possibilities come true? Will I complain about being old, needing financial security, or needing an artificial hip? I would hope the answer is .......no. If we start to focus on the positive and open our hearts to one another, not just the sky but the universe itself will be the limit and that is a F.A.C.T.

No comments: