Mind Set

Mind Set
Some of the things I may write here may not be accepted by some People, some are Fact (undisputable) others are concept or perception (arguable). When trying to sort these out within your own mind, think, before becoming confrontational.

I am very grateful for my Childhood Teachings which allowed me to form my own concepts and opinions. Some of which, as a Boy, did not conform to the standards of the Society of to day. But I was NEVER told, “No that is not correct”. An alternate concept was placed before me, allowing me to see a different perspective, yet NEVER was I forced to accept the alternative. It would give me something to think about, yet the Choice was always mine.

The Mind Set forced upon you as a Child, I have found people carry with them throughout their lives. All of the concepts forced upon you, be it, Cultural, Religious, the Parents’ or teachers’ concepts of right and wrong, what is acceptable or unacceptable. The Child, never allow to question. Statement such as, “NO, THIS is how it IS done”, “You are TOO young to KNOW”, “We DON’T talk about things like THAT” are very common words spoken to the Child.

How often have you said this to your Child, or heard some other person scold their Child with these words. I truly believe with my Whole Being this is WRONG. Should the Child have a different concept on how things should be done, LISTEN, then advise, DO NOT force the Child to accept YOUR WAY of doing things, you are not, nor are any Human Beings perfect. Should the Child have a question, NEVER tell the Child you are too young to know. If the Child has the question, how can he be too young? The question IS in the Childs’ mind and should be answered, no matter YOUR perception of age appropriate questions. When a Child needs to talk about something YOU may consider inappropriate, THINK ABOUT IT. There is the need within the Child, and if you are not willing to talk about it the Child may seek out someone who may not have the Childs’ best interest in mind. Your responsibility as a parent or a teacher is to GUIDE, not DICTATE. The Child has a growing mind that needs to be nurtured, not brain washed with YOUR concepts and perceptions. Always allow the Child, CHOICE.

At birth you were Gifted with Life, Spirit and CHOICE. Human Beings are the only entity on this earth that has CHOICE. A Dog cannot one day choose to fly, nor can a Fish choose to live on the top of a Mountain. No they were not Gifted with CHOICE, only us Human Beings.

My question. Why do so many people carry around with them all of the concepts and perceptions forced upon them as a Child? YOU DO HAVE CHOICE, a Gift at Birth. Should there be something, be it Religion, Life Style or any other of society’s perception that do not WORK FOR YOU, let them go. Discard all of the concepts and perceptions that no longer fit into your concept of a Good Life. Do not worry about what others may think, this is your Life, LIVE IT.

As with all of my writings, accept or reject; it IS your Choice. I only try to give you something to think about. Only try to give you a different Way of looking at Life, hopefully to allow you to see, should your life not meet your expatiations, a different concept or perception that will improve the Life you have chosen.

Your Childhood concepts and perceptions that were forced upon you remove them from your mind; keep that which works for you NOW. This IS your life, every changing as your perceptions and concepts change with Life experiences and encounters, LIVE IT.

Mind Set, how destructive it can be.

White Crow July 1968