Re-Writing the Story

You have vivid imaginations, capable of amazing visions. 

What would happen if you used this vision to create beauty and love instead of fear and hate?

When you see a person who makes you fearful, what is the source of that fear?

Did this person actually hurt you? Then your fear is valid. 

Did someone who looked like them hurt someone who looked like you? Do they belong to a group that did something to harm another person? Are they just so different that you don't have an opinion to form, but you create a fear-based one and view them as a threat?

The man covered in menacing tattoos may be a doctor who saves lives. The standoffish young woman may have been recently assaulted and has not yet learned to trust. The person whose skin is of a different color than yours may be somebody's mother, brother, child or the best friend they ever had. 

If you don't know someone's story, and can't make up a positive one, then don't make up one at all. Better yet, get to know the person and create a whole new chapter.

Changing the world is not as hard as you think. But it does mean working hard to change your thinking. ~Silas

A Day of Possibility

Everything you think, every plan you make, every fear you have, is based on something that has happened in your past. How might your life be different, if you lived in this moment instead?

Close your eyes. You are in the lobby of a beautiful hotel room. You hear the rush of water flowing down a beautiful fountain. As you look up, the fountain goes up so high that you cannot see the top. The water sound is soothing. You feel calm and balanced. 

There is a beautiful dining room to your right where you can have the meal of your choice at any time.

As you look out the window to your left, you can see a natural scene that makes you feel bliss and peace. It might be a beach, the bank of a river or the edge of a forest, whatever makes you feel good.

You get up and walk toward the front desk. A kindly-looking woman gives you a smile and you know she is there if you have any needs or questions.

 

You walk towards the front door and see a rack of brochures. You have a day to fill with activity. Look through and see what appeals to you.

There are brochures for music, dance, local bookstores, nature events, all kinds of hobbies; every activity imaginable is here.

Pick three brochures. Find ones that especially call to you on this day.

Take them to the dining area, where the breakfast of your choice is sitting on the table waiting for you.

Begin to read through them and decide which of them you would like to focus on today. You know you will have plenty of time to enjoy as many activities as you want and you have all the money you need to explore them.

The lady from the front comes over to you and asks what you plan to do today. You tell her and she says that, she will arrange it. All that you need to do is show up. 

Thank her for her help, and stay and explore the hotel for as long as you like before leaving to enjoy your trip. 

When you are ready; walk towards the front door. Take a deep breath.  Put your hand on the door handle, feel your fingers as you take another deep breath. With one last deep breath, open the door, and open your eyes. Take this feeling of excitement with you this day.

Now go! Enjoy the adventure you plan to have on this day. ~ Silas