By Susan deCaussin
Is the hand more important than the foot? While each has its own role and is equally important to the body, they are not interchangeable. They are unique in their functions, and each one serves our needs in different ways. This is also true of the many cells in your body, each one having a specific part to play. Some are meant to build bones, while others are intended to function as a part of the heart or the liver. All parts are connected, and each one has a different purpose in the overall makeup of the complete body. Why, do you suppose, people have such a tough time seeing this relationship when looking at humanity?
A sense of competition seems to be present in just about every aspect of society today. Perhaps this harkens to a built-in, primal need to survive. Maybe the act of competing simply aligns with the concept of “survival of the fittest,” and we subconsciously are driven to succeed in order to sustain life. Regardless of the Source, the need to be “better than” and “win at all cost” is in direct competition with the nature of our energetic connectivity with each other. This brings to mind the saying, “Cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face.” Although this idiom is usually used in reference to the act of inadvertently hurting one’s self while in the process of directing harm towards another person, it could also provide a different insight. If, in fact, you concede that we are all energetically connected – all part of one Source – then competing with others could also be construed as cutting off one’s nose to spite one’s face. Could it not?
Through the course of my life, it’s become more and more apparent that every act creates a ripple effect. That said, when we work together and see each other as being on the same team, humanity can achieve greatness. However, when we think and act from a place of limitation and feel a need to compete for resources and notoriety, a fracture occurs. Bottom line – we need each other. Everyone brings a specific set of talents and abilities to the table. When a person is confident in themself and not threatened by the success of others, they can begin to appreciate those differences instead of seeing them as a reason for conflict or division.
As Dr. Wayne Dyer used to say, “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” By purposely choosing to view our differences as unique qualities instead of flaws, each of us can begin to heal the fractures that have become so apparent in society. Let go of the thought that conformity is the answer and embrace diversity instead. Practice acceptance each day, in every way, and realize that it all begins with the acceptance and love of yourself.
When you can’t feel unconditional love for yourself, it’s difficult to fully accept and love others. Overly critical thoughts can lead to negative beliefs about who you are and what you’re capable of doing. If you need assistance in releasing limiting beliefs that are holding you back from fully accepting yourself, Hypnotherapy can help. Call for a free consultation if you’d like to learn more.
Susan deCaussin CHt
