The Power of Choice, Perspective... and COOKIES!

Albert Einstein wrote: "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them."

In this day and age, it is difficult and emotionally exhausting for so many of us to witness the anger, hate, judgement, and division taking place currently during our existence in this lifetime. So many feelings come through as I begin to think about the heavily-charged topics that many of our societies are currently so focused upon, and so engaged with.

For those of us that are emotionally affected and drained by all of what's happening - please... consider this. What if we try to pivot our focus, and start to seek out and acknowledge all of the positive things that are coming from what's currently happening all around us? Much of what's out there for us to watch and read is simply nothing more than a manipulative attempt to maintain fearful control of our trust and our beliefs. Its vital to realize that not all that is being broadcasted and put out there is the true and/or the full story. What can be done about this?

I have a simple yet important suggestion - it involves changing some habits, and taking your power back. You can always make the dynamic choice to become your own informant. Take the time to do some actual, deliberate searching for factual, real, and encouraging information. Go beyond what is put out there for us all to absorb with one simple, easy tap of a finger, or click of a button as we swipe through what so conveniently pops up on the screens of our handy-dandy devices. Engaging in this changed behavior will surely lead to the discovery that there are so many wonderful things happening in our world, that will undoubtedly engage your mood and uplift your soul. Its a small step towards making incredible progress in terms of how we can start to rise above all of the unrest and negativity. It works in miraculous ways... and it costs NOTHING but your willingness and desire to ultimately feel better.

I would respectfully challenge you in the next days and weeks to begin to regularly ask yourself:

"Is what I am doing right now truly making me feel good?"

"Does it empower me to let this information in?"

"Am I in a good place emotionally when I see/hear/feel what I choose to let into my life?"

"Can I trust the source of this information?"

If the answer is NO to any of the above questions, then it would be prudent to STOP what is happening, right then and there. Otherwise, the perpetuation of plummeting into the depths of our negative emotions and actions shall inevitably continue.

Questioning your feelings and thoughts brings immediate attention to what is happening INSIDE of you. It is important to discern the difference between what's happening OUTSIDE versus INSIDE of your physical body. You are unable to control so much of what's going on from the outside... but you damn-well better believe that YOU are the only one that can call the shots on controlling what you choose to let IN.

Perspective is so important to consider during this process. There are past, present, and future facets involving perspective - and each are important individually as well as combined. I can't count the number of times that I have made assumptions about something, and snapped in some way to create a reaction or response - only to discover that I was so very, very incorrect. It's become part of my daily process to really start quietly paying attention to how I perceive what's going on around me. There is usually so much more involved than we can observe regarding all situations and circumstances... and having the opportunity to choose to remain open-minded about all outcomes and observations has served me well. It's very difficult (yet extremely empowering) to learn how to be non-judgmental, remain neutral, and refrain from providing immediate response of any kind. I have done more than my fair share of taking sides and being deliberately hypercritical. There most certainly will be times that we will choose to falsely assume what we think is the absolute truth. Its time to start really paying attention to the lessons we learn from ALL aspects of our experiences, as well as acknowledging all of the outcomes. This is an integral part of how we can truly grow and evolve as better human beings. My truth may always be different from Your truth - and in fully understanding this, there is no need for any discussion, explanation, or conflict. It's really that simple.

So let's take a look at an amazing example of the power of CHOICE, regarding perspective. Yes, it involves cookies (you've been wondering how cookies were going to tie in to this... right?) Below is a poem that poignantly sets the tone for how easily one can make false assumptions. I encourage you to click the link below to hear the story told by an amazing Spirtual Author and Motivational Speaker named Wayne Dyer (a man whose work has been a true blessing and inspiration in my life). I have also included the written poem itself, that was written by Valerie Cox. Please - enjoy, and have a wonderful day.

The Cookie Thief: Credit: The works of Wayne Dyer :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ASlyZwgLXU

The Cookie Thief by Valerie Cox A woman was waiting at an airport one night, with several long hours before her flight. She hunted for a book in the airport shops, bought a bag of cookies and found a place to drop. She was engrossed in her book but happened to see, that the man sitting beside her, as bold as could be. . .grabbed a cookie or two from the bag in between, which she tried to ignore to avoid a scene. So she munched the cookies and watched the clock, as the gutsy cookie thief diminished her stock. She was getting more irritated as the minutes ticked by, thinking, “If I wasn’t so nice, I would blacken his eye.” With each cookie she took, he took one too - when only one was left, she wondered what he would do. With a smile on his face, and a nervous laugh, he took the last cookie and broke it in half. He offered her half, as he ate the other, she snatched it from him and thought… oooh, brother. This guy has some nerve and he’s also rude, why he didn’t even show any gratitude! She had never known when she had been so galled, and sighed with relief when her flight was called. She gathered her belongings and headed to the gate, refusing to look back at the thieving ingrate. She boarded the plane, and sank in her seat, then she sought her book, which was almost complete. As she reached in her baggage, she gasped with surprise, there was her bag of cookies, in front of her eyes. If mine are here, she moaned in despair, the others were his, and he tried to share. Too late to apologize, she realized with grief, that she was the rude one, the ingrate, the thief.

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