{"id":4565,"date":"2016-05-10T19:55:24","date_gmt":"2016-05-11T01:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/?p=4565"},"modified":"2016-05-10T20:03:38","modified_gmt":"2016-05-11T02:03:38","slug":"doubting-thomas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/?p=4565","title":{"rendered":"Doubting Thomas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11822447_1016946761670591_1140748705529861046_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4568 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11822447_1016946761670591_1140748705529861046_n.jpg\" alt=\"11822447_1016946761670591_1140748705529861046_n\" width=\"444\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11822447_1016946761670591_1140748705529861046_n.jpg 680w, https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11822447_1016946761670591_1140748705529861046_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11822447_1016946761670591_1140748705529861046_n-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><\/a>Doubting Thomas.<br \/>\nA person who refuses to believe without proof.<br \/>\nA skeptic.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/vG0GGgvlVXI\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Here We Go.\u00a0<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Catch-22 of our times:<br \/>\nWhen using the linear, logical thinking style within the mind, the focus can be so narrow that the <em><strong>proof<\/strong><\/em> cannot fit into it.<br \/>\nThe proof is all around us.<br \/>\nYet most are not attuned to perceive it.<br \/>\nHence, forever limited within a subset of human capability.<br \/>\nIt is optimal to recognize that linear, logical thinking has a place in our world.<br \/>\nThat place holds much limitation.<br \/>\nTo fully access human capabilities, one is best served by being able to interact with the world using intuitive thinking also.<br \/>\nAn alternate operating system.<br \/>\nWider perspectives.<br \/>\nBroader capabilities.<br \/>\nThe road to self-actualization is via nonlinear, nonlogical thinking pathways.<a href=\"https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13094417_10208473217859401_8584498587830073117_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4570\" src=\"https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13094417_10208473217859401_8584498587830073117_n.jpg\" alt=\"13094417_10208473217859401_8584498587830073117_n\" width=\"296\" height=\"197\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe road to human optimization is a <em><strong>magical<\/strong><\/em> one.<br \/>\nMagic is simply truth that is not optimally perceived.<br \/>\nQuantum.<br \/>\nA paradox.<br \/>\nTwo seemingly opposite ideas both being true simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p>The first step to optimally integrate this:<br \/>\nAppreciate that understanding is optional.<br \/>\nTo understand is not required.<br \/>\nNeeding to understand every detail is the most effective way to maintain the limited, logical mindset and prevent a more limitless existence.<br \/>\nParadox feels the best word to describe this Catch-22.<br \/>\nQuagmire.<a href=\"https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13095756_1065662763489908_8676964025813319596_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4571\" src=\"https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13095756_1065662763489908_8676964025813319596_n.jpg\" alt=\"13095756_1065662763489908_8676964025813319596_n\" width=\"444\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13095756_1065662763489908_8676964025813319596_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13095756_1065662763489908_8676964025813319596_n-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13095756_1065662763489908_8676964025813319596_n-768x422.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nDilemma.<br \/>\nContradiction.<br \/>\n&#8220;No-win situation&#8221;.<br \/>\nTruly any situation can be a win-win &#8230;<br \/>\nIf one envisions it, then chooses it.<\/p>\n<p>Intention.<br \/>\nTrue intention to see optimally is another fantastic first step choice.<br \/>\nThe logical, scientific mind commonly found in today&#8217;s power circles has conveniently set aside some important foundations within their own chosen mindset.<br \/>\nMost importantly: to question assumptions.<br \/>\nWhen did we stop questioning assumptions?<br \/>\nWhy did we stop questioning assumptions?<br \/>\nAre we ready to ask optimal questions about our challenging problems?<br \/>\nAre we ready to hear, optimally hear, answers that serve the highest good for all?<br \/>\nHow do we handle it when the answers do not match our perceived <strong><em>best interests<\/em><\/strong>?<br \/>\nHow do we feel safe and secure when the answers challenge our coping mechanisms?<br \/>\nWe cope with the universal wounds, templates, of unworthiness, lack of safety, lack of abundance.<br \/>\nIllusions.<a href=\"https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13094205_10156946018570201_5129113223569264798_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4572\" src=\"https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13094205_10156946018570201_5129113223569264798_n-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"13094205_10156946018570201_5129113223569264798_n\" width=\"444\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13094205_10156946018570201_5129113223569264798_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13094205_10156946018570201_5129113223569264798_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13094205_10156946018570201_5129113223569264798_n.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nVery. Convincing. Illusions.<\/p>\n<p>We have been trained to fear uncertainty.<br \/>\nTo the point where we prefer the cage.<br \/>\nBecause we have grown accustomed to how we are treated in the cage.<br \/>\nTo step out of the cage, the door has been open our entire life, feels uncertain.<br \/>\nUncertainty tends to breed either fear or excitement.<br \/>\nOur thinking patterns developed via our family, our religious teachings, our community, our vocational training. The list goes on.<\/p>\n<p>Be aware.<br \/>\nThe path of human optimization rests on the ability to transform &#8230; transmute the fear of uncertainty into the <strong>excitement of possibility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>When there is a will, there is always a way.<a href=\"https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Drumheller-AB.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4573\" src=\"https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Drumheller-AB-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Drumheller, AB\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Drumheller-AB-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Drumheller-AB-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Drumheller-AB-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/disabledangel.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Drumheller-AB.jpg 1998w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWhere there is a will, there is always a way.<br \/>\nThere\u00a0<strong>is<\/strong> a way.<\/p>\n<p>Aren&#8217;t you curious?<\/p>\n<p>(writing 1000)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/ThFCg0tBDck\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(remember to breath)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/nfTIHyFXRss\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(remember what&#8217;s important)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Scenic Photos were found on the Facebook Page Alberta Landscapes.<br \/>\nThe songs are part of a lovely Travel Alberta Ad Campaign.<br \/>\n<strong>The Alberta Advantage<\/strong> &#8230; has a ring to it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Doubting Thomas. 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