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Originally Posted by Cantando  I agree generally in what you are saying. I know there is great potential within each of us. However, if each of us is already great, if each of us is already a genius, then we are back to a level playing field, where being great or a genius is just plain average.  |
There is always room for growth.
Didn't they close the patent office once because there couldn't possibly be any new ideas left? (yes they did)
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It's a bit like a few years ago - only a few people had an MA, and it was a very desirable qualification to have when applying for a managerial position. Now, everyone sems to have one!
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I see that as a positive thing, not a negative. I like to see people succeeding in life. That doesn't take anything away from *me*... it adds to society in a positive way.
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Yes, let's encourage people to improve their skills, let's work at it. But, please don't say you can go from stacking shelves to painting The Last Supper, just by visualizing it, twenty minutes a day. Let's be realistic here.
If your dreams help you get through the day or night, that's fine. I often dream about scoring the winning goal for England in the World Cup final, but is it going to happen?
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See, I disagree with you here. I see it as possible. IF you *really* want something, you WILL do it. If it is an idle daydream, no you won't.
It's not "just" visualizing. It's about looking deep within yourself. Putting a spot light on those fears, lies, limiting beliefs you have held on to as "truth" for all your life. Then, letting them go and replacing them. In doing that you may just find, "No, I really DON'T want to win the World Cup Final." But, you may find other "great" things (to you) that you will accomplish.
So, living in the NOW?? I am starting to feel it. I still do the dishes. I still do my jobs. But I dont' have this constant worry about tomorrow. I am not "worried" about it. Do I have visions for tomorrow? Oh yea!!! But, I am not fretting about tomorrow. I am not saying this is how it is for everyone.
It is important that people not turn this into some sort of a religion. So much gets lost when man takes hold of something and try to give it labels, rules and descriptions. This is probably why I don't look forward to reading the book. Oprah endorses it. I run away from mass-mentality as fast as I can. But, maybe if mass mentality starts down a more compassionate route I can join in? It will take some major "getting used to."