As we all know, from our own life experience, we each have a number of rules and beliefs about ourselves; most good and others not so good. These different "themes" we have about our own identity are, in effect, in competition with one anther much like horses in a race. Subconsciously, each theme is actively scanning the environment for evidence (i.e. frames) that can push it ahead. The further one theme gets ahead of the others allows it to gain an unfair advantage and that theme will thrive.
By understanding our core identity is something separate and apart from these themes (rules & beliefs) it allows us to influence the outcome of the race. In as much as we strengthen our core identity & purpose; that we are repeaters with the purpose of forming patterns that elicit vitality and provide fulfillment; we can now observe the race from a new perspective. The themes in this competition are not interested in your well being; they are interested in promoting their own survival. And they need repeated evidence to remain "alive". The fact is that YOU are not even in the race
So, no matter how the race is going in any one person's life, no matter which theme (good or bad) is in the lead, by strengthen our core identity & purpose - you can create separation between your core identity and the race itself. With this separation you can now actually start rooting for the themes (rules & beliefs) that are serving your core identity and purpose to elicit vitality and achieving fulfillment. Rooting is achieved through selecting awareness, which is Tuesday's topic.
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As always, I love the sports analogy! But it's also a very important message - YOU are NOT the patterns you repeat! I think it's crucial to relate to this from the starting gate!
ReplyDeletePerhaps the team can work on some clever ways to help appreciate and reinforce this important distinction?