Einstein's Wisdom

I came across a quote today which was attributed to Albert Einstein. It states "the mind which creates the problem cannot be the sole solution to the problem". I'm a pretty big fan of Einstein in popular culture but until recently I had never heard this. Now, I've come across it repeatedly in the last few weeks.

As part of my quest to build a stronger relationship with my higher power, I've decided to look for things like this and accept them as possible examples of that power in action. In this case, speaking very plainly to remind me that I do not have all the answers.

There is a part of me that feels like I should have all the answers. Today I know that part is based in fear. The fearful belief that help is not available or will not be given to me. I don't know that this is true but I have spent the better part of 40 years acting like it was.

For me, this is an important distinction. Remembering that I don't know it's true allows for the possibility that it might not be true. Perhaps the opposite is true? Maybe there is an abundance of help out there that has just been waiting for me to see it. I don't know. What I do know is this:

• If I'm not open to receiving help, I won't
• If I'm open to receiving help and there is none out there, I'm no worse off than I am trying to do it alone
• If there is help out there and I'm open to it I might actually get help

So, worst case scenario things stay the same; best case, they get better. Seem like ok odds to me.

Now I can already hear the little thought at the back of my head whispering that is not the true worst case scenario. It is actually that confirming there is no help out there breaks my spirit and I spiral down in to the depths of despair and depression. I did think of that. I guess I can say two things to that.

First, I've already been living with that belief. Hasn't quite killed me but it has come close. (Which thankfully only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades)

Second, I choose to believe in possibility today. The possibility that help could be available to me if I allow it to be received.

I believe in another possibility as well. One that is at the core of my emerging beliefs. That the universe has unfolded since before I was here and will continue to do so when I have moved on. I am part of something infinitely larger than just myself. My choices are to worry about it or allow it to carry me along and contribute where I may. Either way it will continue on so I guess I might as well enjoy the ride.