When I grew up in the 70s my family influenced and shaped my ideas, my perspectives, and approaches to life. The way we were brought up to treat people differs from the attitudes and behaviours of our younger generations.
Our babies, and now their babies, have grown up with different ways to communicate and have access to many perspectives through technology and a greater emphasis on individuality and self-expression.
Each generation after us has bought its unique viewpoints and experiences and these can lead to a shift in societal evolution, especially as we enter into the Aquarian Age.
It really is a time for the older generation to take a moment to reflect and be curious about where humanity is heading.
We're always being told to let go of preconceived belief systems and be open to new ways of thinking. After all, it's essential for personal growth and intellectual development. But what does this mean?
These shifts don't just happen overnight. It takes a lot of work.
Let's talk about the 'how'.
'How' is more about the releasing of the layers of the paradigms. The analogy of peeling an onion is quite powerful with many similarities.
Peeling back the skin of an onion can be a gradual process. Shedding old belief systems involves deliberately examining the ingrained ideas. Each layer represents a belief or perspective that needs to be addressed and reconsidered.
As you continue to peel back the outer layer of an onion, you reveal a new layer underneath. Similarly, as you examine and explore your old belief systems, you discover hidden layers of assumptions, biases, and conditioning that were previously unseen. This process of self-reflection and critical thinking allows for a deeper understanding of one's own beliefs.
As we continue to peel an onion, we all know they can induce tears and discomfort. Peeling away layers of an old belief system can also be an emotionally charged experience. It may involve confronting deeply held convictions, challenging long-held identities, and facing the discomfort that comes with questioning familiar ideas.
Onions have multiple layers, and the deeper you go, the more intricate they become. Our belief systems can have multiple layers of interconnected ideas, values, and experiences but by gradually peeling away these layers, you can gain a clearer view of the underlying complexities involved in your own belief system.
After the last peel is spent, there lies the core of the onion, which represents its essence. Similarly, as you peel away layers of old belief systems, you may eventually reach a core essence that forms the foundation of your beliefs—a deeper understanding of your values, principles, and personal truth.
As you can appreciate, this analogy conveys the gradual, introspective, and transformative nature of examining and shedding old belief systems, which can lead to personal growth, self-awareness, and a more authentic worldview.
The next generation might have different coping mechanisms and approaches to life that can give valuable insights and alternative ways of navigating the complexities of the world.
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