Change can sometimes be challenging and scary. Often times we try to avoid change as much as possible because we are comfortably rooted in where we are and who we have become. However, the absence of change limits our potential and who we are capable of becoming. Recently Elon Musk has been launching SpaceX rockets, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, in his quest to “do the impossible” and advance space technology and human space flight to the point that we will one day be able to colonize other planets. As a stargazer, I have found these launches fascinating, but it has also triggered a realization. Musk’s ability to become the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX came from his intrinsic desire to consistently challenge himself in new ways, which meant constant change. Change leads to transformation, new understandings, new paradigms, and new possibilities. Change is incredibly beneficial and healthy, however, as a society, within our cultures, change and challenge are not encouraged, but rather portrayed as dangerous and risky. There is a perceived trajectory of success that is as outdated as our school systems, but yet, it’s comfortable and well known, so most people choose to “stay the course,” working years in a job where they don’t feel happy or valued, only to finally retire and accomplish this false concept of “success.” Don’t be that person!
We are in an era of revolution and possibility and it is time to shake things up. The technological advances we have made could allow for entirely new systems and structures of existence and yet, we continue to play small and focus on inconsequential “problems” because it’s safe. I think this is why I admire Musk right now. He is one of the few dreamers who is willing to push the envelope and expand the awareness of humanity beyond our comprehension.
I listened to this great presentation today by Jordan Pearce, the founder of Spirit Science. He talked with a couple of government officials in his hometown in Canada about the evolution of consciousness and asked if there was a place in government for these bigger concepts and creating larger-scale aspirational goals that strive for something better for humanity as a species. The response he received, in short, was, “no.” Governments have too many day-to-day problems that they need to focus on, and the serving terms which range between 2-8 years on average, are too short to allow any government official, anywhere in the world, to invest in looking at the bigger picture or focusing on larger-scale problem-solving. While I appreciated the honesty of this response, it just reiterated my own understandings and beliefs as to why Holistic Education and Cultural Competencies are so important to teach in our schools today. The people we look up to, to guide and lead our societies and cultures are too busy putting out daily small fires or focusing on their own agenda, to ever encourage people to think about cultivating bigger picture ideas for themselves and for humanity as a species. It is our responsibility to tap into and awaken our personal shifts of awareness, consciousness, beliefs, ideals, and global contributions. The first step of this potential greatness requires change.
Continue to grow, challenge and change.
Genevieve Murphy
Co-Founder and Director
Photo Credit: Photo by SpaceX on Unsplash
