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I can ’ t remember any of this if I ’ m stuck in the perception of life that sees my daily commute , strained relationships , and sensitivity to dairy as being all that ’ s real . I must step back — way back — in order to recognize my life for what it truly is : a mystery that plays out daily for my own experiential learning .
I ’ m on a ride I somehow got a ticket for that takes me through existence on planet Earth where I get to consciously navigate the balance of daily minutia in relationship with existential enigma .
TO SUPPORT THE SPACE STATION VIEW , I RECOMMEND THAT YOU PLAY WITH ORIENTING YOURSELF LARGER AND SMALLER THAN YOUR CURRENT REALITY BY LEARNING ABOUT FACETS OF EXISTENCE THAT DIVERT THE FOCUS FROM REGULAR HUMAN EXPERIENCE ALONE .
Zoom out to astrophysics , zoom in to microbiology . Consider science-fiction and fantasy stories to open your mind , or read about the tiny Tardigrades , which are microanimals living all over the world in mossy water-based environments ( they ’ re cool — look them up !).
As you learn to catapult yourself beyond the limited 21st century human perspective we so often get stuck in , I hope you will open yourself to access the fulfilling mindsets of wonder and awe . In the largeness of existential questions like why do we exist at all ? or what happens when we die ?, or the smallness of noticing the perfect golden mean spiral in a tiny succulent on your daily walking trail , you can choose what to perceive .
The wider you open your lens , the more fully you will observe the world and your place in it . You will then feel yourself positively transform in to a more curious , open-minded , and open-hearted version of yourself .
KATE KING - Kate King is a licensed professional counselor , boardcertified art therapist , radiant life coach , award-winning published author , and creative entrepreneur . She expertly teaches a unique transformational healing strategy that integrates science , psychology , creativity , and spirituality . Her new book is The Radiant Life Project : Awaken Your Purpose , Heal Your Past , and Transform Your Future ( Rowman & Littlefield Publishers , Nov . 1 , 2023 ). Learn more at theradiantlifeproject . com .
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