Knowledge

 

There is a common phrase we have all heard - "knowledge is power".
This word challenges us to become actively involved in our ongoing
education. We cannot be truly powerful people through complacency.
It is becoming increasingly important for us as individuals and as a
society to put more focus on being aware. When we willingly
accept "the norm" without questioning we lose our sense of identity;
we lose power in this world to make a difference.

Behind every established norm is a great deal of history, tradition,
and core values. We are so often taught to not question tradition, to
accept other people's methods and values as our own without seeking
the deeper meaning. The act of questioning and seeking understanding
is a beautiful process - it causes us to open up to more of our
potential. We are inspired to find innovative new methods from which
to operate, and we find new and higher standards to hold ourselves up
to. In this process of expansion new values can be adapted -
ones more in line with current times.

It can be easy to settle in and allow our routines to take over our
lives. It is human to believe that things are "fine" as they are, and
that may be the case many times, but "fine" and "Ok" don't fuel our
passion for living. We are inspired and drawn to create and achieve
greatness - and the key to this standard of living is knowledge. Our
individual lives and our societies always benefit from a persistent
dedication to expansion through education.

Today's Exercise:

Try something new. Look at the world through the eyes of others,
view an alternative media outlet, or read a book or magazine -
something different than what you would normally select. You can do
this with other aspects too, just do something different from your
usual routine, or make a conscious effort to learn how to do
something new or in a new way. Open yourself up to a different
experience and reflect on the meaning of it and what you learned at
the end of the day.