At the center of my philosophy is “I create my own reality” or ICMOR. This philosophy is great when I am successful. I get to take credit for my success. However, a philosophy that pats me on the back when I am successful is of only limited use. I want a philosophy that helps get me out of situations that I want to avoid. Unfortunately, when I am in a difficult situation, the last thing I want to do is admit to myself that I created it. And yet, ICMOR is, at once, the most difficult thing to do when I am unhappy and the most useful in getting me to a better frame of mind. ICMOR is a philosophy of introspection. I am constantly asking myself: What beliefs do I have that created this situation? When the situation is a positive one, I want to reinforce the beliefs that brought it about. When the situation is a negative one, I want to purge the beliefs from my belief system and replace them with beliefs that will bring me to a positive state of mind.
Although I agree with a “think positive” philosophy, in which the mind is trained to focus on the positive aspects of situations, there is more to the path to mental, spiritual and emotional growth than simply thinking positively. All of us have times of difficulty. In these times, if you subscribe to ICMOR, you begin introspection by peeling back the layers of your belief system. Our belief systems are like the layers of an onion. As we uncover each layer, we get closer to the core. As we reach the core, we begin to uncover that marvelous complexity that dances at the center of ourselves. Our core beliefs. Our beliefs are engaged in a ballet of energy centers that may be compared to a clear night, with stars shining brightly. We become stargazers to the soul.
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