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Unity vs. Competition

November 12, 2018•Awareness, Self-development

I actually planned to write another post about the 25 core messages God shared. But this will happen at a different time since I feel like sharing something that moved me some days ago. I met a new blogger, Sheila Murrey of Take It Upon Yourself, who left a wonderful comment about her emotions and thoughts regarding the movie Bohmian Rhapsody. She expressed wonderfully what I felt too. I took a look at her blog and saw that she has written a book about self-development, healing (body and soul), and giving a look at life from a higher perspective. I was excited that I found her. Or actually, she found me. It is always such a joy to see how many people are dedicating their free time or even their lives to giving something to help others bring more light into their own lives.

Then I thought of a post about our lovely Sue of Dreamwalker’s Sanctuary. She had an inconvenient encounter here on WordPress with another blogger who couldn’t deal with the fact that Sue used an analogy that blogger used too – without both knowing of each other. Instead of being pleased to see that her way might be truthful and that there are others to support the healing in this world, she reacted offended AND offended. Why do we so easily think we are in a competition here. I don’t exclude myself, by the way. it is a reflex that must have been planted in us from childhood on by all the influences of society. Aren’t we all living for the goal of living a happy and fulfilled life? Like I want it, you want it, and she and he want it too! We cannot claim to have the copyright of sending light because we all ARE light. And the only thing that can dim that light is when the ego takes over in its distorting opinions.

There is not one best song or music style. Some reach more people but some like this most and some like that. So it makes no sense to compete over it. That is the reason why I don’t like those competition shows anymore. Just because the majority thinks one song or singer is the best doesn’t mean it really is the best one. They simply are the ones, the majority of those who watched and voted liked it most. Don’t get me wrong, competitions can push us to work on ourselves to get better but we should always be aware that it is not a general truth. Like that, there is not only one way or one best way. There are many ways. There are even many ways for each individual regarding their state of awareness.

When everybody does everything their way then it will always reach exactly those people who need exactly what they share. If two share something similar or even the same then only because even more people might need it and that way more people can be reached.

Remember, we all may have the same goals but we are all individuals to serve individuals individually. That way we all walk towards those goals in the way meant for each one of us. Isn’t that amazing?

In Love and Light

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Beautiful to come back here after my break away from WP for a while Erika and find this wonderful post and I thank you for the mention.. I heard Gregg Braden speak about Competition vs Cooperation in one of my video links in a previous post but the video post is too long to find his accentual comment So I routed and found this..https://youtu.be/W-9xjU8uljs now its short but he is waiting for his words to be translated.. The point being that we are now in this Cycle of Galactic changes in planetary systems.. And we are already seeing the effects of weather patterns.. But in his previous long video comment I posted, he also said this period also creates ‘Conflict’ And now is the greatest time ever to understand we All hold that power to change the way we have been taught to think.. From Competition to Cooperation..
I feel it now more than ever the need to all unite and pull together instead politics and the media are doing their best to divide…
Division, Divide and Conquer, is what its about… But we have a real opportunity in this small gateway to unite.. We are seeing Compassion and Tragedy, while being terrible for those undergoing such disasters in their lives, It is also generating within us the compassion and care… Uniting strangers, and others who are holding out their hands in friendship..
I pray Unity wins Erika ..
I really do..

Wonderful post my dear dear friend.. The incident you mentioned also taught me much also.. ❤
Much LOVE ❤

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Yes, the incident wih that one commentor really made me think and it made me more aware than ever that we need to stick together for our own sake and the sake for everyone and planet earth itself. Unity is what we have to learn again. Because ego competition has brought us where we are now. We need to walk together! Everybody has the power of change inside (as you said) and together we can make that big and urgently needed change.
Thank you for your wonderful comment, Sue. I will check out the link right away. Thanks for taking the time and sharing it!!
Much love and big hugs to you 💖

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Indeed Unity is where we all need to be.. We have forgotten the power we each hold with our intention.. I was recently introduced to Lynne McTaggart and the Power of Eight… When eight or more gather sending love and healing, we also receive it back… Fascinating Study.. So the more of us who gather sending LOVE, Peace and Healing into the world.. We really can induce Change with out Thoughts… Its understanding what is in our constant Thoughts.. Is it LOVE or is it Fear… Which is why we both unite to keep reminding everyone.. ❤ LOL..
Love and Mega Hugs back.. ❤

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It is all about our belief and genuine conviction. Not what we think but what we really feel as a truth inside. The less disturbed that feeling is the more powerful we are and the more are sharing like this the more impactful and faster it will happen.
This is amazing what you said about the Power of Eight. Once I have some time I will check Lynne McTaggart out. Thank you for mentioning!
Huge hugs back at you 💖

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I agree with you Erika. What I like most about WordPress is the relative absence of the ‘gaming’ mentality I’ve found on other social media. People are obsessed with ‘likes’ and ‘faves’ and ‘views’; and it doesn’t matter if they’re posting garbage because they’re on a ‘like’ and fave’ exchange where everyone likes everything you post provided you’re ‘in’ on the game and are willing play. I try to avoid such people.

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I am riding the same wave, Robert. Maybe that is another reason why I am barely on any other social media. This “Like” and “Follower” scoring is not my mentality either. You only risk to meet people you rather stay away from… as you said so well!

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I think at one point we all got caught by the “score mania” but at one point we realize that we completely got out of sight why we started blogging. I think our posts are lifted to another level with that insight.

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Oh, I hear you, Robert! That’s a dilemma, isn’t it? We want to honor the work of our friends and at the same time it is very time consuming to create something of value for others.

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I’ve never thought or seen myself as being in competition with other bloggers. There’s always going to be crossovers, and it does annoy me when I read posts that mention ‘competitors in the blogging world’. I came to the world of blogging for fun, enjoyment, and to make friends. If I don’t like the tone of somebodies comment or like what they write, then I just leave well alone (and unfollow them if I’m following their blog). Being offensive only leads to negativity, something we should all leave alone.
Another thought-provoking post, Erika.

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I think exactly the same. I have experienced the blogging world as a place of encouragement and support. I barely met people who acted offensive. And those two or three dissapeared again. The place we have here is a wonderful example of how the world could look like.
Thank you very much, Hugh!

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SOOOOO many people lately are on the defensive, Erika. No matter what is said, the content of what is said is taken wrong and then the fighting begins. I’ve run into so many people like this lately that I’d much rather be talking to a tree or one of my cats then a human. I just won’t deal with this insanity and will not engage in this kind of thinking either. Cheers to Beauty and Kindness! ☺️

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It is true, Recently, I noticed some people changing their behavior dramatically towards this ecocentric direction. As it was said in a comment, we then rather walk away feeling the strength of not being in need to prove that we are right.
Thank you, Amy and yes, cheers to beauty and kindness!💖

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Erika, well said. Unity is the ideal that produces so much. Competition, by itself is not bad, but we need not compete on everything and we should not try to win at all costs. I remember those Olympic runners who helped another cross the line.

This may sound off subject, but it is relevant in today’s time. If you remember the wonderful movie called “A Beautiful Mind,” starring Russel Crowe, he played a Nobel Laureate in Economics who overcame his schizophrenia. His theory is called the “Nash Equilibrium” and is used today.

In short, the Nash Equilibrium is if we each try to maximize our own profit, we will earn less than if we all work together to maximize the collective profit. A unified approach beats the pants off a more competitive approach. There is no better example of the economics of globalization.

Keith

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Yes, I saw the movie. The Nash Equilibrium is a fantastic ways to explain the benefits of working hand in hand instead of only seeing our own profit in the center of our lives. If we work alone, we will stay alone. If we work together we can achieve more and celebrate and share the joy of achievement which again rises the enthusiasm for collective work.
It is so wonderful that you mentioned this here. Thank you, Keith!

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That is such an important message to get out, and in fact it reminds me of a definition of maturity.
“Maturity is being able to walk away from an argument knowing that you are right, without having to prove that the other person was wrong.” Life really is not a competition.

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That’s a very good definition. That also means that maturity is nothing you receive at a particular age but with the experience over many years (some sooner, some later). Many leaders in this world still need a lot of such experiences to learn that life can only be managed through unity and not through separation.
Thank you very much for your comment, Colin!

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As I said, competition can help us to overcome our own limits. If we do something for ourselves it is our choice. But if we do something which others shall benefit from we need to calm our ego because we are the tool!

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It’s a shame that another blogger showed offence at this shared insight, I agree there’s a place for competition but so much more can be done when we work together.

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