Wisdom begins with the dawn of reason, and reason is but an understanding of the knowledge and principles whereby we may know the true meaning of things. Wisdom, then, is illuminated reason, and this wisdom leads to humility, for humility is a large part of Wisdom.
Charles Haanel, The Master Key System, 11:33
The principle which gives the thought the dynamic power to correlate with its object, and therefore to master every adverse human experience, is the law of attraction, which is another name for love.
Charles Haanel, The Master Key System, 12:18
I was introduced to Mark J., Lori and the Fabulous Davene about 6 months ago through the Standing Tall training, through a mentor and friend. Through the study of the Third Verity, Release Limiting Beliefs, I was challenged to keep my opinions to myself, unless asked.
I wasn’t sure I could manage. I am a consultant… it’s what I do. My opinions, a reflection of my current self, must give way to the person I am intended to be. I had an experience during the 2 weeks study of the 3rd Verity, where my opinion caused a potential rift between me and a new acquaintance in our neighborhood.
I realized at the time, based on his change in demeanor, that my opinion should have been kept to myself. It took several days before I saw him, walking Gracie, his dog, and apologized for my thoughtlessness. He responded positively, and we are working our way back to a growing friendship. It was a real-life example of the power of our words.
Fast forward to the next opinion challenge. Since that event in the summer, I have been wrestling with another opinion challenge… this time, not mine, but a new friend within our church.
There have been three instances where she has voiced opinions that have been taken to heart by others, and not in a good way. People have come to me to “resolve” the situation, and I’ve been meditating on the dynamics trying to determine what, if anything, I was to do.
It is not my place to fix everyone’s problems, but my leadership is called into play in this circle of members.
This morning, I had the opportunity to chat privately with this member, and gratefully, the first words out of her mouth were that she felt she’d hurt another member’s feelings and didn’t know what to do. She’d been bothered by the encounter for several days.
I suggested that an apology was possibly in order to clear the air and enable both parties to move on. I was able to share with her that the course I was taking had been a challenge for me, in practicing to refrain from sharing my opinions, unless asked.
To me, this situation, the encounter, and the resolution are another example of manifestation of me moving forward as the person I was intended to be. Rather than charging in and brashly fixing the situation, I can thoughtfully reflect, especially as I’ve been practicing connecting to the Universal Mind. I can allow my meditations to create and affect the changes needed.
I am blown away by the MKE (Master Key Experience). I am grateful and eager to meet the challenges and impact my universe.
Hi Geri, You are manifesting in a new way. Thank you for sharing.
I get the feeling that the opinion challenge might not have been a mere coincidence . . . I love the way it worked out.
Amen, Day! thank you for your encouragement!!
Geri, thank you for showing how you can use the tools from MKE to create better relationships in even the most unexpected of ways. What gifts Mark and Davene have given us!