Spirit of the Rules

The reading of this title may immediately make one aforward.
little nervous and apprehension.The truth us that rules are, in some cases, made as
You may also be asking yourself if this is somethinga basic guideline. In other cases,when dealing in high
that I need to read and internalize. Or you might berisk situation such as weapons, ammunition, heavy
wondering what effect this article might have onequipment and other dangerous evolutions; these
your character and inner man. Will this writing changerules must be followed to the letter. The intend
my character for the good or the bad?purpose of this article is not to get stuck.
The basic teaching purpose of this article is to keepDon't allow yourself to get stuck in a box of rules.
you from getting stuck. Whatdo I mean by stuck?Stuck in the box means you'reparalyzed to the point
There are times when the rules become a barrier andof being able to move forward, to the left or to the
they promotean arena for confusion. There are alsoright. Sometimes as we sit in fear, our competitors
times when the rules, clearly affect production andand friends are moving forward. The tide of
creativity which can be greatly reduced by fear oftheocean continues to move forward in the sea
the rules. When rules begin to cramp us to the pointeven if the sand is unwilling to move. This means life
of sever stalling, we must begin to think above thewill keep moving even if we become ineffective due
hat.to its rules.
Thinking above the hat means go to edge of theBegin to carefully evaluate the rules of your
rules that sometime encumber us.processes and procedures of your daily life. Try to
In order to move forward positively in the rule arenafigure out work areas in your life where your are
of life, our mindset has to be to think creatively;stuck because of fear and confusion caused by rules.
don't let fear stop you. If you don't move above theIdentify clearly the situations in your life processes
hat to find solutions you gain nothing.where you can make a move, and begin to make it.
Motivate yourself to do something about yourYou must remember that some processes involve a
dilemma or impasse. This statementmeans you havekey safety factor, always be safety conscience.
to move forward even if don't understand all theSome things in life are like swimming, so you have to
rules; do something positive to move the situationbegin to wade out in the waters of life.