Navigating a Whackadoodle World: Guidepost Two, or the Power of Definition and Belief
Past and present links to our episodes on Guidepost Two: The Power of Definition and Belief.
“Did you still want to say something about Guidepost Two before we post the links to our previous episodes about it?” I asked her.
“I think that would be nice.”
“What do you suggest we say?”
She gave my question some thought and eventually said, “How about we quote from your book Navigating Life Turbulent Tides. I really liked it when you asked Definition and Belief to define herself, and she said, ‘I am the foundation beneath every action people take; and because of that fact, I am also the creator of the world they encounter.’”
“Isn’t that a bit esoteric?” I wrinkled my nose.
“That depends on what esoteric means,” she said drily.
“It describes something intended for, or likely to be understood by, only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.”
“Fine,” she shrugged. “So how do you want to explain Guidepost Two?”
“I’m not sure,” I admitted. “I think maybe it’s enough to explain that many of our actions are the result of our beliefs, so learning to recognize and expand any beliefs that limits us becomes essential to navigating life.”
“Couldn’t we also quote from your first book, ‘The most fundamental changes in life happen when we redefine who we are. When we see ourself differently, we think differently. When we think differently, we behave differently; and we don’t need some quick-fix technique to control ourselves, or others. So open your mind and explore your definitions. Your life will expand proportionately.’” She looked at me hopefully.
“Yeah, I suppose we could do that. But now, I think that we should post those links.”
Navigating a Whackadoodle World: Episode Two
“So I have been thinking about how to introduce Episode Two: The Power of Definition and Belief into our Navigating a Whackadoodle World Series,” I said as she began packing up from our tutoring session. “Oh,” she said sarcastically, shoving the last of her books into her ever expanding backpack. “So now you're thinking about the best way to present the series?”
Navigating A Whackadoodle World: Episode 16, or How to Wake Someone Out of Their Assumptions
“Did you know that Socrates never actually wrote any of the works he appears in?” she asked, pulling a composition book out of her backpack. “As a matter of fact, I did,” I said. “That’s one of the reasons I get so annoyed when people quote Socrates...
And for those of you who have already read the above episodes, here is a link to our newest episode on the Power of Definition and Belief.
Navigating a Whackadoodle World: Episode 31, or Do some beliefs build a road to violence?
Click here if you would like to view Navigating a Whackadoodle World’s Table of Contents “I have been thinking that what is happening in Israel with Hamas would be a good topic for the Power of Definition and Belief,” she said as she stuffed her schoolbooks back into her backpack.
“Now that we are done posting the links,” she began tentatively, “should we remind people that if they know someone who could use the guideposts, they can forward this post to a friend.”
“Couldn’t hurt,” I replied. “Did you still want to add a short link to one of our favorite past posts for people who might have missed it?”
“I think it’s a nice idea.”
“Which one?”
“How about the one about why the people of Brazil speak Portuguese while the rest of South America speaks Spanish,” she suggested. “It’s not that fun, but it is interesting.”
“I’d rather do the one where I force you to write a sonnet.” She wrinkled her nose, so I added, “Are you afraid people won’t like your sonnet?”
She ignored my taunt, looking suddenly inspired. “I know the one we should post. The one where we answered a Dear Navigator Question about how to change someone’s mind.”
“That’s a pretty long article,” I warned.
“Yeah, but it’s a good one, and it’s all about the Power of Belief.”
“Okay, if you think it’s the best one, we’ll post it.”
