Thank you, Noelji, for taking the message in the right perspective.
The problem is what I call idiosyncratic imperialism. You will find it all around you. Normally, the motivation of a person can be at any of the following levels:
1. I am always right, or
2. So I must prevail, or
3. Whatever may happen, I must prevail, or
4. By hook or by crook, I must prevail.
Observe the people around you and guess what percentage will be at what level.
To annihilate idiosyncratic imperialism in our Zero Pathology Ganga, we follow two principles:
1. Everyone is welcome, but no one is invited.
2. Everyone enjoys veto power. We have bid farewell to the idea that the majority must be granted. So, when anyone proposes anything, they must consult their best conscience, neither emotionally nor casually.
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From India, Delhi
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174The problem is what I call idiosyncratic imperialism. You will find it all around you. Normally, the motivation of a person can be at any of the following levels:
1. I am always right, or
2. So I must prevail, or
3. Whatever may happen, I must prevail, or
4. By hook or by crook, I must prevail.
Observe the people around you and guess what percentage will be at what level.
To annihilate idiosyncratic imperialism in our Zero Pathology Ganga, we follow two principles:
1. Everyone is welcome, but no one is invited.
2. Everyone enjoys veto power. We have bid farewell to the idea that the majority must be granted. So, when anyone proposes anything, they must consult their best conscience, neither emotionally nor casually.
Regards
From India, Delhi
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Dear Noelji, Between unity and harmony which one appears to be more diificult/impossible for you? Will you prefer to work for unity or harmony? Comments please. regards
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Hello Dr. J,
Wow, this is definitely something that needs a good amount of consideration.
In all honest opinion, I see this as a "chicken and egg" situation. Which comes first, Unity before Harmony, or Harmony before Unity?
Unity is the coming of togetherness under a common purpose. This common purpose is the glue that keeps the Unity together but it is fragile glue. Whereas Harmony is a better glue to use and keep Unity together. In fact, Harmony acts like cement for Unity.
Harmony, where factors of the group are in perfect sync with each other. Factors in this group are in total understanding and acceptance that Unity becomes the evolution of Harmony, becoming a Harmonious Unity. However, Harmony has many hurdles to pass before it can evolve, hurdles like discrimination, tolerance, lackadaisical attitudes, fear, and such.
I guess for me, Harmony is the most difficult to achieve compared to the two. Unity can be achieved through a common goal, a physical manifestation of a group desire, whereas Harmony is... how do I put this... an identity with invisible borders, where we cannot be sure if it is truly achieved, where parties are not threatened, manipulated, coerced, forced into actions for the sake of the notion of "harmonious." Until humans begin to seek a higher level of consciousness and "walk the talk" rather than "talk the talk," Harmony will be the hardest to achieve, in my opinion.
Which would I rather work on? I will try to keep my answer short. :wink: Not surprisingly, Harmony will be my choice. Why? because I see that, in order to create harmony, we need to first be in harmony within ourselves. We first as humans need to change. The process of harmony must start from each individual being and then will it be able to take shape and manifest itself in this world. Humans must first begin to seek the higher self. I believe this to be the foundation of change; in fact, this is how I see change management. I do sound rather idealistic, but I do strongly believe that it is the first critical step towards healing this world. Funny you should pose this question because what I just described mirrors the teachings of our Aikido founder, Morihei Ueshiba, and this is what I have dedicated myself to learning and when I am competent enough, to spread this message through Aikido.
Thank you for this interesting question. It helped me "remember" why I stay in Aikido practice. Dr. J, what about you? Which is more difficult and which will you choose?
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From Malaysia, Johor Bahru
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Wow, this is definitely something that needs a good amount of consideration.
In all honest opinion, I see this as a "chicken and egg" situation. Which comes first, Unity before Harmony, or Harmony before Unity?
Unity is the coming of togetherness under a common purpose. This common purpose is the glue that keeps the Unity together but it is fragile glue. Whereas Harmony is a better glue to use and keep Unity together. In fact, Harmony acts like cement for Unity.
Harmony, where factors of the group are in perfect sync with each other. Factors in this group are in total understanding and acceptance that Unity becomes the evolution of Harmony, becoming a Harmonious Unity. However, Harmony has many hurdles to pass before it can evolve, hurdles like discrimination, tolerance, lackadaisical attitudes, fear, and such.
I guess for me, Harmony is the most difficult to achieve compared to the two. Unity can be achieved through a common goal, a physical manifestation of a group desire, whereas Harmony is... how do I put this... an identity with invisible borders, where we cannot be sure if it is truly achieved, where parties are not threatened, manipulated, coerced, forced into actions for the sake of the notion of "harmonious." Until humans begin to seek a higher level of consciousness and "walk the talk" rather than "talk the talk," Harmony will be the hardest to achieve, in my opinion.
Which would I rather work on? I will try to keep my answer short. :wink: Not surprisingly, Harmony will be my choice. Why? because I see that, in order to create harmony, we need to first be in harmony within ourselves. We first as humans need to change. The process of harmony must start from each individual being and then will it be able to take shape and manifest itself in this world. Humans must first begin to seek the higher self. I believe this to be the foundation of change; in fact, this is how I see change management. I do sound rather idealistic, but I do strongly believe that it is the first critical step towards healing this world. Funny you should pose this question because what I just described mirrors the teachings of our Aikido founder, Morihei Ueshiba, and this is what I have dedicated myself to learning and when I am competent enough, to spread this message through Aikido.
Thank you for this interesting question. It helped me "remember" why I stay in Aikido practice. Dr. J, what about you? Which is more difficult and which will you choose?
Regards
From Malaysia, Johor Bahru
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Many thanks, Noelji, for making a beautiful analysis of yourself. Certainly, if unity looked feasible, I would have preferred that, but to me, I see some possible success in striving for harmony. So I am doing whatever I can, but IDIOSYNCRATIC IMPERIALISM is the sole culprit against harmony.
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From India, Delhi
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I would like to share this apocryphal story set in one of the small towns that dot the Midwest in the United States of America. For its content, this place could be anywhere in the world:
There is a gas station on the highway that passes through the town. An old man sits on a rocking chair on his porch across from this gas station and watches people go by. Since it is a small town, he knows practically everyone. When cars pass by to fill up their gas tanks, some drivers walk across to him and chat.
One such newcomer tells him that he is moving into this town and asks, "How are the people here?" The old man answered, "Well, how are the people where you come from?" The newcomer griped, "That was a lousy town! The neighbors were all indifferent and uncooperative!" The old man said, "This town is just about the same."
After some time, another car drove up, and this newcomer asked the same question. The old man asked the same question about how the people were in the town from which he came. The newcomer said brightly, "That was such a lovely town! All the neighbors were so friendly and cooperative!" The old man then said, "This town is just about the same."
Now, the old man's six-year-old grandson, who had been playing near the porch, had heard both these conversations. After the newcomer left, he came up and asked, "Grandpa! How come you gave two different answers to two different people? To whom did you tell a lie?"
The old man smiled and said, "I did not lie to either of them. Attitude is a baggage that we carry with us wherever we go."
Sanath
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There is a gas station on the highway that passes through the town. An old man sits on a rocking chair on his porch across from this gas station and watches people go by. Since it is a small town, he knows practically everyone. When cars pass by to fill up their gas tanks, some drivers walk across to him and chat.
One such newcomer tells him that he is moving into this town and asks, "How are the people here?" The old man answered, "Well, how are the people where you come from?" The newcomer griped, "That was a lousy town! The neighbors were all indifferent and uncooperative!" The old man said, "This town is just about the same."
After some time, another car drove up, and this newcomer asked the same question. The old man asked the same question about how the people were in the town from which he came. The newcomer said brightly, "That was such a lovely town! All the neighbors were so friendly and cooperative!" The old man then said, "This town is just about the same."
Now, the old man's six-year-old grandson, who had been playing near the porch, had heard both these conversations. After the newcomer left, he came up and asked, "Grandpa! How come you gave two different answers to two different people? To whom did you tell a lie?"
The old man smiled and said, "I did not lie to either of them. Attitude is a baggage that we carry with us wherever we go."
Sanath
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Sanath, superb story. Attitude is everything? Is attitude the be all end all is the question i posed when the post was started. Bala
From India, Madras
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Hi Bala, have you come to any conclusion yet? Is attitude the be-all and end-all?
Namaskar.
Balaji may like to speak for himself. For me, as far as life is concerned, attitude is everything, whereas when it is a question of recruitment and career development, etc., it is a probability.
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Namaskar.
Balaji may like to speak for himself. For me, as far as life is concerned, attitude is everything, whereas when it is a question of recruitment and career development, etc., it is a probability.
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Dear Dr.,
Yes, that is what I am also getting at - when you consider career development and recruitment, attitude is surely one of the major factors, but not definitely the only one. As far as life goes, yes, what you have said is the only formula.
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Bala
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Yes, that is what I am also getting at - when you consider career development and recruitment, attitude is surely one of the major factors, but not definitely the only one. As far as life goes, yes, what you have said is the only formula.
Thanks,
Bala
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Dear Bala, Dr. J, Cheers to attitude. This is one that I will be most happy to drink up to. Cheers.
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