The Yin/Yang Symbol
Picture a Yin/Yang sign, a circle divided by an “S” shaped line, one side dark, and the other side light. The middle of the widest part of the dark side contains a small light colored spot, and the middle of the widest part of the light side contains a similar dark spot.
Within this circle we have a microcosm of any system. Perhaps we may also have a solution to many of the difficulties we may encounter in real world situations. If the small spots are perhaps viewed as eyes, and the two sides as separate entities, then it seems each side might have the ability to see the other, even if they don’t agree.
If we look to the entire symbol, containing both sides, and each with a bit of the other within it as a single larger entity, then this suggests that a possible solution exists to resolve the differences between sides and perhaps come to a mutually advantageous cooperative state, making available the energies of both sides to each other and thus doubling the energy of the larger organism, or entity.
This might sound very theoretical, abstract or philosophical, but in practice might be used as a blueprint for the construction of some effective and very productive cooperative ventures that might replace prior stalled efforts.
The Dialectic
In philosophy, dialectic reasoning combines a thesis with its’ antithesis to create something new, a synthesis.
Ecology: Each behavior serves a function
From psychology we learn that each behavior provides some benefit, real or imagined. Sooner or later, without this reward, the behavior may atrophy or be replaced by a more productive, or ecological one.
Behaviors may grow or die out according to this precept of Ecology.
Thoughts that can Help
“Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.” - Lao Tsu
“Success is the ability to move from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.”
- Winston Churchill
Lately I have been watching two areas of endeavor that might benefit from some possible synthesis acceptable to both sides.These are in the highly polarized arenas of American politics and world politics.
Surely both sides in each of these conflicts would appreciate a way out that would provide some benefit to all concerned.
This would begin by finding some common ground, and by letting go of some past history and grudges on both sides.
Without suggesting some obvious answers that haven’t worked for both sides yet, I can only offer here some strategies and beginnings that might lead toward some new possibilities, and importantly, to give Hope for a better future for All.
(To be continued…)
Peace, Health and Simplicity,
Daniel
