CBR Jan-Feb 2014 - page 6

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January/February
2014
Editorial
have more and better conveniences is that the pace and
power of the stimuli keep increasing. It’s an amped up
video game, and we’re right in the middle of it!
Throughout history, we have always tried to figure out
what life is all about. Are we directing it, or caught up in
it, or perhaps a little of both? What I’ve found is not so
much an answer as a recipe: At the core of all the great
philosophical, scientific, and spiritual traditions is an
appreciation of, and a cultivation of,
awareness
.
Essentially, the more we can open our minds and hearts
to ourselves and to others, the more we can let in. It all
starts with a true desire and a conscious decision to
improve. A desire and a decision to let go and let in. Or
as some people say, “Let go and let God.” But this is not
about competing religions or beliefs; it’s about intelligent
and enlightened growth. It’s about common sense. Then
again, as someone once said, “There is nothing more
uncommon than common sense.”
My own experience has been that the more I look, the
more I see. What I see is not always pretty, but it is
invariably interesting and always helpful. Don’t be
surprised to find out that you’re as blocked, biased, and
blind as everyone else. After all, by definition, we all
have a limited perspective, different backgrounds, and
varied orientations; and we’re also hugely influenced by
our individual fears and desires. Rather than shrinking
from the reality of our limitations, however, we should
consider embracing this newfound knowledge. Let
every day bring exciting new observations and new
realizations—especially about yourself! If you can allow
yourself to be fascinated by it all, the practice will provide
endless delight and unimaginable rewards.
This is a journey that we must all take as individuals, but
only when we so choose. We can’t make others do this
kind of work; we can only make respectful suggestions as
appropriate. Basically, we can only really work on ourselves,
and then hopefully serve as a positive example. But unlike
the limitations of material wealth, love and wisdom light
the world and show the way.
As the Name Implies . . .
At Commonwealth, we understand that our success is a
function of your own—both monetary and otherwise.
Happy New Year from all of us!
Joseph Deitch is the founder and chairman of
Commonwealth Financial Network
®
.
We keep moving forward, opening new doors,
and doing new things, because we’re curious and
curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.
— Walt Disney
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