Getting Unstuck Vol.6 #10

GETTING UNSTUCK
Volume 6 no. 10

This monthly newsletter is written by
Ali Bierman
ali@GettingUnstuck.us

Ali Bierman
Well-Being Educator
Helping people clear their blocks to full living

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1. Introduction
2. Philosophy
3. Lesson
4. Choice
5. Words

1. Introduction

The concept �All-is-One� is very popular these days. Perhaps that notion is a universal truth that has always and will always exist. Only now has it come into the realm of the everyday.

2. Philosophy

No man is an island unto himself. I think Hemingway wrote those immortal words. While I am sure a human being can be self sufficient and live as a hermit I also believe man is a social being and exists to be part of the community of man. One thing is certain, man cannot procreate the species as an individual. It takes at least two people�even if the male donation comes in a test tube.

3. Lesson

If man is meant to survive as a community then being of service seems to be a requisite way of life. I believe every person has special talents and gifts that make us unique and, more importantly, give us a reason for being here in this lifetime. We all fit together into a masterful work that forwards the species, the planet and ultimately the Universe.

4. Choice

We can choose to be of service to others or we can keep score and only do for others when they will do for us. I have known people who would never ask a favor because they felt that they would �owe� the giver. Giving only has value when the gift (of time, energy, love�whatever) is given away happily simply because one wants to give it away. When there is an agenda or a feeling of �have to� or �should� there is no gift. My very wise friend, Dorothy Stone told me that her dad taught her that lesson at a young age. She is one of the most generous people I have ever known. And all she does comes purely from her heart with no expectation of anything in return.
What would the world look like if more people lived with that mindset of giving because they want to give? What would your world look like?

5. Words

Be aware of the words you use�even if only in your thoughts. �Should� �have to� and � must� give one the illusion that choice is irrelevant. They are disempowering words that drain your energy. The fact is everything we do or do not do is the result of a choice we made. Some choices are more difficult to make than others. We do not want to let people down. We do not want to see others get hurt. All day long we choose how to act and where to focus our energy. Bring that reality to your consciousness and see your life change instantly.
Consider this issue of Getting Unstuck another way of interpreting the Golden Rule, �Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.�

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