The Art of Possibility is a book I hope to pick up and read again some day. It's so easy to be engaged with these wonderful ideas - most of which I have already bought into. The problem lies in those times when life gets a little too busy and a little too crazy. It can be easy to fall back into old patterns and habits at those times or when the pessimists around me think I live in a fantasy world.
So, I am incorporating some new goals into my life.
Rule Number Six becomes rule #1 for me.
Everyone gets an A. I will not judge others. If there is need for a change,
I will change myself so that I can make a difference and be a contribution to others.
I will accept the way things are and pursue all of the
possibilities that are available for me there.
I will not try to pressure or cajole others to see my way.
Instead I will enroll them in the possibility that they will be enriched and rewarded.
My vision will be limitless. I will take time to reflect and dream.
I will envision a future filled with possibility.
Then, I will set out to share the spark and light fires.
One of my favorite stories in this book is when Zander brought letters from Walnut Hill school to read to the employees he was speaking to at NASA. The letters were powerful and really touched the employees and re-ignited a spark that reminded them why they chose their professions. It is amazing that a class discussion lead to incredible visions of space that were shared with NASA and are now circling the earth. My wish for all of my EMDT classmates is that you all will have many such moments that re-ignite your passion and sustain your vision as you go out and move mountains.
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@Sabrina
I was also inspired by The Art of Possibilities. I hope to get the hard copy and read it this summer. Adopting the bullet points and rules you pointed out should bring you many rewards in life. I always struggle with the old saying that “it is hard to teach an old dog new tricks”. However, even though I would not have reacted the same way as June one of the most empowering stories for me was “Have the Best Sex Ever”. I happened to be experiencing something that same day that I could practice looking at my
Calculating self to change my reaction to situations in my life that I can’t control. I definitely experienced some sculpting in myself while reading the book that day. Like you, I also loved the “Giving everyone an A” chapter. It probably was my favorite chapter. Good luck.
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