[#CoachTom Commentary] The concept of Antifragility is about bouncing back stronger. The simple act of meditation can re-orientate one towards the path of new possibilities in an upward orientation. Other times, some help and encouragement can be very beneficial. Rather than plunge down the vicious cycle, consider coaching as an alternative means to break through and break free.
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Consider this narrative as though it was coming from a Meditation Podcast: “I would like to take you beyond the limits of your customary thoughts and experiences. This new way of life begins with two questions that are very simple. The first question is would I want this to be true: “Every event that will befall me is absolutely the best possible event that could occur.” Meditate before answering this so that you can think about it with a clear mind and answer it truthfully. The second question is the more difficult part, is to truthfully answer this question: Will I give that a chance to be true?
Imagine using meditation that your Inner Hero has appeared before you this instant and said: “I promise you that everything that happens to you from this moment forward will be of the greatest benefit to you and will bring you the utmost good fortune,” Suppose that Hero voice went on to tell you, “Even though what happens will appear at times unfortunate or even hurtful, in the end your life will be wonderfully blessed and hugely benefited by whatever may happen to you. Stop and meditate. How would you feel about that wonderful news? Happy? Perhaps you may even be filled with joy.
Wouldn’t it be the greatest news that you could ever hear? Wouldn’t you heave a deep sigh of relief and feel as if a great burden had been lifted from your shoulders? Wouldn’t you then respond to the next thing that happened-even if it was hurtful or took something from you or seemed bad or even unlucky-as though it was going to be wonderfully beneficial for you, the best possible thing that could have happened? If you have not enthusiastically answer yes, clear your mind, meditate on it. Could it be you were mistaken about what I was talking to you regarding?
We are not talking about the common phrase we commonly hear, “try to make the best of things,” which basically means “The situation or event really is bad and terribly unlucky but do what you can possibly think of or meditate to salvage some good out of it.” Nor do I mean that within even the worst event possible, there can be found a tiny bit of good. I am not thinking in terms of such limited ideas. I am thinking in unlimited terms, where every event that befalls you is absolutely the best event that could occur-that there is no other event imaginable that could benefit you to any greater degree.
So, again, while you meditate ask yourself wouldn’t that be the best piece of news you could hear? If you are willing to give this new concept a chance and believe that everything that happens to you will happen for a reason. Harken to the voice of your Inner Hero, rather than the Fiendish voices of judgement, fear and care. When thinking about anything, to get a great deal of relief just clear your mind and meditate about the good things that are to come to you in the future. Meditation can be much better than medication and you might really be surprised at how much better you can feel after practicing it for a while!
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