I just had a conversation about, in base terms, how our ego affects our learning. Discussing recent Australian wildfires with colleagues led to how we humans believe we control the Earth. In our discussioon, we concluded the Earth, left alone, would always heal itself. But, I was left questioning how our Ego affects our thinking and learning.
I looked up Ego quotes, and found a good one. I have never heard of Terence McKenna. However, he is quoted as having said,
“Chaos is what we’ve lost touch with. This is why it is given a bad name. It is feared by the dominant archetype of our world, which is Ego, which clenches because its existence is defined in terms of control.”
Terence’s insight drew in what happens whether we are engaged or not. I think our ego just wants credit for nature’s ways of healing our planet. Hence, we get to feel like we have control over our lives. Feeling in-control makes separating ourselves from others easier. Consequently, we more easily eschew all kinds of insights from others, thereby summarily destroying our planetary community.
Furthermore, we shut down discussion of anything not centered on our own opinions and beliefs. Therefore, arriving at objective truths about anything is impossible. As a result, we retard our learning by allowing our Ego to reframe our situation so we feel insulated against chaos. People then revert to base instinct where only subjectivity rules. Moreover, our Egos tell us we are the exception to the rule. That way, necessary change is less scary.
Wildfires in Australia have occurred forever. They start, they burn everything they touch, and they burn out. Only humans irrationally think that we are integral to that process and chaos should not happen. The driest climate in the civilized world and fires should not occur there? Is that right? Hmm.
The Earth (Truth) is the only self-regulating system ever conceived, and only our Ego says differently. Fires create smoke that provide material for thunderstorms. Thunderstorms cool the Earth, etc. Likewise, the Open Stance is the only self-regulating set-up philosophy ever conceived, and only our Ego says differently.
In summation, when you think about changing, realize the changed you is ALWAYS an improved you. Allow time for change to change you, and success will follow. Be open … to your swing change. Open your mind and heart.
Open your stance, and play golf.
John Wright – Founder
The Open Stance Academy
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