Reading on…
In the chapters leading up to chapter 5 of Rosamund and Benjamin’s 2000 novel, The Art of Possibility, we are led through the journey of acknowledging and recognizing the need and the ability to see the world and it’s opportunities differently, the manner in which to do so, and the path to commitment to change. In chapter five entitled Leading from Any Chair, speaks about how to turn the new plan of invention, and contribution, and action into one that can lead others in a positive and meaningful manner. The underlying message rings loud and clear, “true power derives from (the) ability to make other people powerful”. As I made the connection prior to James Redfield’s Celestine Prophecies and this piece, I found the idea intriguing and monumental that who we are, and the energy that we put out effects those around us, for the better and the worse.
Following this belief and understanding, the next chapter is a rule that I need to spend some extra time working on. It simply states that life is full of impediments or tribulations, but it is important to approach each as a learning opportunity and therefore one that needs not be fear or stressed about but rather approach with gusto and with the knowledge that not only can you make it through but that you will and you will be better for it.
Chapter seven looks at the idea that the situations and areas in your life where you hold back are areas where you miss out and lose. It pushes us to not only recognize those areas but to change, to throw ourselves into them fully, completely and without reservation.
The following chapter discusses our power of passion and the ability and necessity to spread that passion through “sparking” that excitement in others. We have a responsibility to inspire others, and inspiration comes from direct connection to others. I truly like the idea that what ever passion you have should and is obliged to be shared with others because you never know what little spark might ignite a blaze.
