Feel “What” We Are Looking At

         Many times, those who take themselves too seriously assume the role of a victim.  But, if we are really searching for the truth, there is no place for the role of victim in the land of honesty. “Poor me” mentalities have inaccurate word usage in the word “poor.” They are not poor; they just cannot seem to see their assets.  Although, I feel they are right with the word “me.” Who are they? And who is this “me” that sees poverty in themselves?

          The visible and tangible is easy to see.  The “non-visible” is more of a challenge to see.  Just as stress to one’s body on a physical level can be easy to see, mental stress can be harder, especially in our present day with all the latest tools of imagery.  Conceivably, this is why it is easy to stereotype looks, but it is difficult to stereotype feelings.  So many have been conditioned to stereotype, generalize, and group the similarities in our visible appearances. I believe it is in our best interests to focus our efforts on knowing someone beyond these stereotypes and enhancing the ability to look beyond the physical. Therefore, we cannot only see, but more importantly, feel the person standing in front of you.

          This thought leads me forward in this book because I seem to strive to uncover the likeness within feelings.  Why do we feel the need to stereotype?  I think it goes back to our natural need to not be alone, so in the attempt be together we try to fit within and make specific groups. Unfortunately and frequently, these groups are manifested with gossip, negativity, and lack of education of others.  In addition to grouping, we also have the need to control our environments, and many of these judgments often give off a false sense of control or ownership.  Many feel it is easier to control another’s destiny rather than their own. But too often, this frame of mind can send people in the wrong direction of using all their efforts and energy to find the truth of others rather than themselves. For example, I feel these patterns can start at a young age when a kid acquires a feeling of empowerment with a remote or video game controller.  Although, I feel empowerment is a priority for growth. It starts with our personal empowerment to manifest change in our own destiny, not the destiny of something or someone else.

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Discovery of all kinds,

regardless if inside or outside of ourselves,

comes down to knowing the “now of how.”

 How did we live yesterday?  How do we live today?

And how will we choose to live tomorrow?