The Most Dangerous Idea

Émile Auguste Chartier writes (in French), “Nothing is more dangerous than an idea, when it's the only one we have.” What seems to trap us is our perspective, dogmas, and rigidity.  We forget the strange old expression that “there is more than one way to skin a cat.”  By limiting our creativity and perspective we limit our ability to solve problems (be it cat skinning or any other project).  We have the creativity and intelligence to solve our problems once we see that it is our attachment doing things the same way (even when it is no longer working) that is keeping us trapped.  There is always another way of solving a problem.  If you feel trapped try to take a step back to observe the habit or pattern.  Then try something different.  You know the results doing things the same way.  Any positive effort is a step in the right direction and the beginning of the change you seek.