Learning in a protected environment

Every time we go outside and experiment with something new, we keep some part of us in a warning state.

You know, just in case we just and miserably fail, and we need to get away and take cover in a safe place. When we are out in the wild, we always have the possibility to face this situation. We are always in the position of being caught uncovered and thus we are always close to be exposed.

Now, exposition is not always as bad as it sounds. Artists, writers, performers, politicians, and a large amount of people are always in that position, whereas, others are only exposed on specific moments and situations.

So, how do we make it good?

First of all it is always good to be sure of who you are and that by being that you are always being "seen" by other people. No problem, seeing is something we cannot avoid, we just do it and information just flows from our eyes into our brain. No hassle, no intermediate state, nothing.

The interpretation is what we actually fear, is not being seen at all, but we are very aware of what others may be thinking about us. That is why we dress the way we do, that is why we talk the way we do, move the way we do, and so, and so.

But then, in that concept lies the beauty of it.

One wise man, who lived in Breslov, said once: "...Through Joy, you free your soul from all kinds of inner problems, both physical and spiritual."

What he was trying to teach us?

That we have no need of other people to enjoy each moment in life, that we make it through our attitude towards it and that we need to be at ease with ourselves.

Have you seen that a baby, a toddler, when he/she starts walking, he falls very often, but also he laughs every time he does?

Why is that? Because he is not caring about what other people think about what just happened, he is only enjoying the experimentation on a new and exiting universe. He is only growing up and he is not afraid of the process, but focused on the results.

What about you? And some experimentation of your own?

Be free today and make the best of you.