CREATING GOOD LUCK
It’s hard to comprehend the full extent of our own creative power ... and see how we’re continually shaping our life-results. This is not to say we have perfect control of all outcomes. Much depends on our level of consciousness and having good luck ... and by improving the quality of our consciousness, we can help ourselves create good luck.
Looking back now, I clearly see how a narrow application of creativity limits success. As a young man I was very focused on being a good artist. I kept to myself and put all my energy into developing my craft. I knew that to be successful as an artist it was important to develop a creative mindset. But I had little understanding of how necessary it also was for creating good relations with others, and thereby improving my ‘luck’.
It is said that there are only six degrees of separation ... we’re all only six acquaintances away from knowing anyone in the world. This suggests the enormous range of possibilities we all have for making the social, business, and love connections needed for having a completely successful and fulfilling life. However, these vast possibilities exist only to the extent that we’re able to trigger in others good feelings about ourselves and develop constructive relationships. In such relationships, people want to help and give to one another.
Creating constructive relationships are an essential part of having good fortune -- doors often open or close by a turn in a person’s heart. So, good luck -- a benefit that comes gratuitously -- often depends on the creative quality of our mindset; i.e., how positive and open we are to exploring constructive possibilities with all that we meet.
Goodness and joy to all, Joseph.
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