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Dying to Live

 


Is there life after death? I think that's a question that every human being struggles to answer. Although we all hold separate and distinct viewpoints, beliefs or ideologies on the answer to this question the concept is a revolutionary one.


       What if death wasn't the end? What if it represented the beginning of something powerful and awe inspiring? What if it required death in order to unlock a change in perception, open a closed door, or provide a different vantage point on a perspective?


I've had times in life when I've embraced the thought of death and times when I was immobilized by the fear of it. Regardless of the varying outlooks I've had about death; I can honestly say I've always respected the fact that one day I will die. Yet, I find myself faced with the earth shattering question "Are you ready to die?" 


What is insanity? Insanity is continually doing the same thing, but somehow expecting a different result. Simply put, you can't continue to live life the way you've always had, if you are expecting something new to take place. If you want a transformation in your life -- death is required. We are not speaking about death in a figurative sense, but symbolically. 


The mind is an incredibly powerful instrument. A mindset has the ability to create a confinement space to store unlimited, untapped, renewable, potential greatness, ability, skill, talent, creativity, etc and house it in a box never allowing you to fully access what's inside. The mind can also provide limitless space for you to actualize your wildest dreams. We've all had times when we wanted to attain something greater, surpass our current circumstances, or live the best version of ourselves; but what prevented us from accomplishing these attainable feats? If I discover a mindset that I possess is preventing me from achieving my aspirations what should I do?

Both healthy and unhealthy mindsets exist. The question is "Can both mindsets peaceably coexist in the same person at the same time?" The answer is "No, they can't." These two opposing ideas are contrary to one another. They will never live in harmony, the nature of each is against the other. The old mindset has to die in order to give birth to something new. If a faulty mindset is cherished, our fullest potential can never be realized. 


 What do with this realization? Do you continue to live the way you've been living or do you decide something has to drastically change? So what has to die in order for us to truly live? Fear, doubt, a record of failures, negative speech, overthinking, judgmental attitudes, pessimism, inconsistencies etc. Only you can determine which behaviors you are willing to live without.


Death is necessary. The old versions of ourselves that are no longer relevant, riddled with restrictions, thoughts that force us to minimize our abilities, or stifle our voice must be replaced. When these old mindsets die, we can transition to a place where we can truly be born again. New ideals can be conceived and brought forth. You can activate the power of becoming any version of yourself your mind can conceive. All you have to do is say "Yes! Yes, I am willing to let the old me die so the new me can live." Change is necessary. It can be frightening and can be difficult. But change is possible. Are you ready to undergo this frightening yet wonderfully exhilarating and liberating experience? Well, what are you waiting for? Take this journey with me. Ready. Set. Mute. 


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