Dark Edgings

"Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood.

Now is the time to understand more so we may fear less."

Daily Om

One wonders how different we might be if the instructions given to us as young children were altered. In efforts to teach kids to be safe, we end up instilling fear that deepens over the years. Imagine instructions being given to us without using 'don't'.

Apprehension alters our responses.  Instead of interacting with confidence, we become hesitant and doubtful.  Perspectives might be seen through negativity from the beginning.  We tend to imagine a dark edging to any given situation whether positive or negative.

This does not encourage one to walk into fresh scenarios without using caution.  The point is to stop the expectation of something being wrong or not quite right or too good to be true. Too often we stand in our own way of embracing healthy opportunities.

Endeavors Prior To Succeeding

"Positive thinking dramatically increases your 

chances of success in any endeavor."

Daily Om

If we do not believe we are capable of succeeding, then quite simply, we won't. There is a need to 'try' even if we do not reach completion.  The action of attempting to expand will strengthen our concepts of both inner and outer landscapes.

History reflects accomplishments of scientists, artists, composers, who had made several endeavors prior to succeeding.  The message is clearly, not to give up.  When we hit a wall, we can use new resolve and creativity to be determined to follow through once again.

An artist will paint a beautiful canvas with vivid color and haunting hues.  Details abound as the canvas is complete.  Complete? Is a work of art ever final?  The artist picks up brushes and begins again, painting over what had been earlier created.  Change will not be stimulated unless we apply new applications.