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How
To Strengthen Your Sense Of Interconnectedness (The Power
of Oneness)
Do you think of yourself as an individual,
separate from everyone around you? Most people in our modern
world do have that perception. However, centuries old spiritual
texts from many cultures tell a different story; and quantum
physics is beginning to confirm the same truth: that we are
all interconnected, with each other and the universe around
us.
If this is indeed true, how come we can’t see it? Why do we
appear to be separate beings? The answer lies in our perception
of who we are.
On a physical level, we do indeed appear to be individuals.
Our bodies are not tied to other bodies; we can move around
freely by ourselves. However, that’s not the end of us, is
it? Besides having physical bodies, we are also spiritual beings;
we are composed of the same energy that makes up the universe
and everything else in it.
The good news is that you can strengthen your sense of interconnectedness
by simply shifting your focus! Below you’ll find a few quick
and easy tips for doing so:
1.
Emphasize your similarities.
Most of us are used
to focusing on the ways we’re different from others, but
we are usually
much more alike than we think! Get into the habit of noticing
and emphasizing the similarities you share with others. This
is especially helpful when you feel intimidated or offended
by someone that seems very different than you.
2.
Appreciate your differences.
Even
though we’re similar in a lot of ways, we definitely do have
our differences. We’ve
all been raised in different cultures, ethnic groups, regions
and with differing belief systems. Does that mean we can’t
connect? Absolutely not! Start appreciating the unique qualities
of others, and don’t be afraid to share your own.
3.
Put yourself in their shoes.
Empathy
is a powerful way to feel connected with other people.
With every person you
encounter, ask yourself what it must be like to be that person.
What unique challenges do they face? What are their hopes
and dreams? Who are they really? The more you focus on
these things,
you more you’ll find yourself feeling connected on a deeper
level.
4.
Strengthen your compassion.
Too
often we make snap judgments about people without taking
the time to consider what’s happening
in their lives. We see a homeless person begging for money
and we assume, “lazy, dysfunctional, dangerous, freeloading,”
and probably even less flattering terms. But we really don’t
know that person’s unique circumstances, whether he/she has
a mental illness or severe emotional trauma – we just don’t
know. Judgments will always keep you feeling distanced from
others, so make a point of feeling compassionate for those
you don’t understand. Remind yourself that they are worthy
of love and compassion no matter how they appear on the outside.
5.
Remember the looking glass.
Many
people believe that everything we see or experience is
actually a reflection of some facet
of ourselves. When we encounter rude people, we are being
shown how we can also be rude at times. When we witness
intolerance,
the universe is reflecting our own intolerant attitude back
to us. Use this insight to better understand yourself and
others you meet. When you encounter someone that makes
you feel angry
or disgusted, explore that feeling and see if you can find
the little piece of you that isn’t so different from them.
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by SolveYourProblem.com
: 2009
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