Live By Example

Live by Example

nnWe’ve all heard the saying, “lead by example,” but not everyone embraces the theme anymore. Seems we’re crying out for change. Have you noticed how easy it is for some to tell but not do? And how the listening to those “tellers” seems to be going out the door? Maybe we lost sight and purpose in all our details and long dialogues. It’s like trying to read a top selling self improvement book, getting all excited with the thoughts and ideas and truths that we identify with in the intro and first couple of chapters, and then getting deflated after the seventh chapter of being told the same enlightenment a little different way than in the first chapter. We need to get the idea flowing, let it flow, then make it happen by taking some action. Repetition is an excellent inducer of memory, especially in the action arena. However, when overused in the telling capacity it effectively undoes the wonder and meaning we’re trying to remember in the first place. Productive repetition turns tedious and destructive faster than you think. Be aware. Personally, I’m adapting a new take to the saying “lead by example”, and that is: “Live by example.” It fits much better in this day and age of inspiration and enlightenment, don’t you think? We could even stretch it, like a friend of mine did, to include praise for “examplory” behavior. Rock bottom is that we, as a whole, are striving to grab hold of our intuitive side, awaken and enlighten it, and live actively once again, rather than so thoroughly living the intellectual. People everywhere are wanting to offer themselves as their valuable commodity, rather than a learned education. Learning is a great enhancement to life, but it is not living life. Experience is the thrill, the spice, the true knowledge and awareness of life … so why not live by example? Who wants to be lead anymore? The “been there done that” mantra is complete in its eradication of the human race’s desire to be lead. It is wonderful, uplifting, inspiring, and freeing to see and be a part of so many individuals joining the growing ranks, embracing the true and honest movement to combine the powers of intuition with our useful but overdeveloped intellects, and truly make changes for the better in this beautiful world. Copyright © 2008 Rebecca M. Halstead All rights reservednwww.ThinkItOut.net