Is Gravity a Problem?

Interesting question, or is it a ridiculous one? Let’s think on this.

Whenever I glimpse a scene from a space movie where the astronauts are floating and unsteady in their movements, I appreciate gravity. On the other hand, I have fallen and been hurt – more so when I was a kid of course. The point though is that gravity is not a “problem” because we sometimes use faulty measurements in our movements and feel pain as a result. Once we learn as tiny humans to find our balance with it, we can run free, we find our power with it. And so it goes with all problems or conflicts.

So it might be accurate to say that problems or conflicts generate energy to feed and motivate growth, necessary growth; like walking as an example.

Maybe, the “problem” is thinking of it as a problem?

The word problem comes from the Greek “pro” (front) and “balein” (throw). Throw something forward, hard. The word problem, in your current concept, is rooted in something that prevents you from moving forward freely, and that it is necessary to resolve, from the Latin “re” (to return, again) and “solvere” (to let go). That is, the resolution of a problem lies in releasing what has been launched so as not to be dragged by it. The concept can be understood as having thrown something by doing, without coherence or purpose. The problems, then, are those things that you throw into life and that you must later learn to let go of or find neutrality with.Problems create conflicts, conflicts awaken energy, and energy feeds the body, soul and spirit to move forward, releasing its previous state, causing the resolution of the problem. (Thank you Matias deStephano, YoSoy.Red blog.)

How different would it be if we shifted our perspective? If we encountered issues in our lives as a call to growth, as a facilitator of expansion; and saw the same for those around us – how differently that would feel. It is said that competition in it’s purest form is healthy and respectful, that each opponent supports and facilitates the other’s best performance, and that it is an honor to encounter a worthy opponent in your travels as you will be assured to rise to your highest abilities. What a clean perspective. (Thank you Dan Millman, author Way of The Peaceful Warrior.)

The twist that comes into the picture is when we introduce the idea of victimization, a disconnected perspective of powerlessness and isolation. With this as the basis, one is in a weakened position, that is a disadvantage. This topic is easier to see from a clear distance, without emotions like fear and anger. Which is why I love to take time and reflect, to expand my thoughts and look at my feelings from a safe neutral space. You too?
If we couple this perspective of what a problem is, with the new moon energy of renewal, rebirth, and seeding our future; it feels very potent! Whatever response we choose (consciously or unconsciously) we can expect to encounter situations inside of ourselves as well as outside of us, that are conflicts.

The question is, how will we recognize the true leverage of the situation? How can we support our growth and well being in these encounters? And how might we soothe ourselves in the discomfort that may be present? What can we put into place in preparation for these encounters that will add to our buoyancy?
This is the perspective that gets juicy for me! This way of thinking feels spacious inside, and rich.