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The Power to Change Reality

The power to affect real and lasting change in our world is inherrent in all of us. However, many of us do not know how to tap this power. We are each capable, and inalienable so endowed. So, how do we do it? Power, like everything else, derives from a state of flow. Change is affected as information is transferred from point to point on any given geographical zone of information. A map of a zone can empower an individual with a base set of assumptions about how a zone of data will behave when power is applied to one of that zone's dimensions. No map of a real zone, however, can ever be assumed to be accurate in its representation of all of that zone's dimensions. Each of these geographies have specific topologies, physics, topographies, features, geologies, and gravities that affect the flow of information in positive, negative, or even unexpected ways. Zones in the real possess the capability to manifest subtle, and often hidden, dimensions once power is applied to them. Such is the subtle nature of power itself. Power serves its own purposes, rather than serving the purposes of those who presume the capacity to wield it.

Instead of serving the aims of the individual who chooses to apply power, power serves the purposes of the highest good of all. If the wielder's aim is true then the application of power behaves much as the wielder suspected it would. If, however, the aim of the application is untrue, then reality will bear out the most beneficial learning pattern for all effected. These opportunities for learning can sometimes be very unattractive as in the case of wars and extinctions. Occasionally the learning opportunities can be humorous, or at least ironic, as in the case of criminal intent backfiring and effecting only the criminal.

The learning patterns themselves, regardless of how uncomfortable they can sometimes be, are important to each of us as a part of a greater collective. There are no free rides or free lunches, but there is love and fun to be had in everything that we survive. The trick is in cultivating a point of view that is open to the possibility of great learning in every exchange of information the universe offers us. That which does not kill us only serves to make us stronger. Utilizing that strength is such a way as to manifest greater love, appreciation, gentleness, kindness, and learning is a very clever trick. Perhaps one day we shall all be so wise.

If ever you learn this trick, dear reader, please add a comment and clue the rest of us in. Your wisdom and generosity is certain to be rewarded, for that is a true and beautiful application of power.

Be Well, Be Aware

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2 comments:

  1. Kill your ego, do what your heart desires (what you REALLY want to do, has to be good, no evil), and believe.

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  2. Thanks for the suggestion anonymous. Killing one's ego is a goal and directive which is as likely used to bludgeon our brothers and sisters as it is to coach them. In the really real world there is no such thing as killing the ego. The ego is a simple fact of life. Useful in some situations, and a roadblock in others.

    Absolutes have no business sharing space and time with us in our daily lives, unless they are used to open our eyes to the wonder and beauty of the daily walk upon the path.

    Speak not to me of what to kill. If you are so certain of the target, then take you aim and loose your volley.


    Be Well, Do Well

    Cameron Owen Johnson

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