Does the Tail Wag the Dog?
Does the Tail Wag the Dog?
You are always at cause in your world.
And this means that what you perceive outwardly is the result of
what you have conceived inwardly.
What appears to be is a selection of what you have chosen to
see. The meaning of things does not exist in the things
themselves but in your interpretation of them.
Thus, your mind programs not only your world but your
physiological reaction to it.
What we call reality is nothing more than an agreement of what
something means, and this agreement is never entirely
consensual, so each person sees different things in the same
scene.
Understanding this simple yet complex concept can help you turn
things around for yourself.
If the world you live in is not to your liking, some
self-examination will reveal how you have been critical of it,
perceived threats in it, and reacted accordingly.
It is the dog that wags the tail and not the tail that wags the
dog.
Similarly it is the inner that creates the outer and not the
outer that creates the inner.
This perspective, however, is not apparent...for it does indeed
appear that it is the tail that wags the dog or the outer that
has influenced the inner. It takes some insight to notice that
you subconsciously arrange your perception of the world.
Is this just an interesting psychological or philosophical
view...or can you benefit from it?
In my opinion, it is possible to do three things to completely
improve your experience in the world. In other words, when you
recognize that the inner does affect the outer, you are open to
the idea that you can reprogram your biocomputer with new
software instructions.
These three things are metaprograms, or master programs, that
run the rest of your subconscious software programs.
The first metaprogram that needs to be upgraded is your
self-image. This can be upgraded by simply seeing yourself in
all situations as competent. As you do this, you will notice
where your actions differ from your ideal; then by responding to
a negative feedback loop, you can make course corrections. Thus,
over time, and with practice, competence will become more than
an ideal...it will become a fact, obvious to yourself and anyone
who observes you.