180 degrees

180 degrees

In this dualism that we find ourselves even principles representing ultimate truths can contradict themselves.

The visual yin and yang representation is a good reminder, that opposites can live quite harmoniously right next to each other.

In this respect, as much as consistency in an approach to follow a process to condition behavior needed to acquire new skills can be, if foolish, the hobgoblin of the small mind (sic).

When stuck with a problem and no ratio can be found to overcome an obstacle, a method of trying something almost 180 degrees in the opposite direction (or field), simply to create a different experience even if at first glance seemingly useless of an approach is advisable.

Now literally exactly 180 degrees might not be ideal, since often this is just a mirrored same of the matter at hand.

As far away as logic tells is a good way to start putting the light, creating new shadows on a subject matter or if lucky erase these shadows that prohibited a clear view prior.

Not without reason the definition of insanity is expecting different results by doing the same thing over and over again.

A good example are the so- called power animals living in the dessert, who do not have natural enemies since they change their strategy and behavior so frequently that they simply are unpredictable.

In a world full of surprises, we find ourselves consistently in awe that nothing seems to line up with our expectations.

If we insist on lining up the world to align with our egos expectations we find ourselves in a Sisyphus predicament.

Advice given by Rumi to rather “sell your cleverness and purchase bewilderment” is a successful way to leave this cycle of disappointed expectations and enter into a world of bliss.