wk2: The Reading

The more I read this book the more I realize the significance of its title. Leading from a chair, not only eliminated my ignorance to orchestra, but it also opened my eyes to an interesting dilemma of choice. All of our outcomes are direct results of the decisions we have make throughout our lifetime. If we are compelled to alter those results, we must first make different decisions. In the fourth chapter Sarah, the old woman who changed from sitting in the fifth to the fourth row, made an enormous discovery of herself. Instead of waiting to die, she is enjoying her life each day. I always fancy how amazing one decision can change the way you view life.

I can see how many can misconstrue “rule number 6.” Its vague and concise phrase speaks volume, for it is vague but also direct. If one would behave in an uncontrollable manner, rule number 6 should be uttered as it did in chapter six. Don’t take yourself so seriously. If most people actually took the time to think about the reason for their behavior or think is through before it get out of control, a lot of problems would be solved outside of court and jail houses. The best example was displayed in chapter 6. June was about to divorce her husband because of his self-centered ways. But then as she took into account rule number 6, she realized that all of her former boyfriend carried the same trait and she had to look within herself and not take herself seriously. It saved her marriage and her entire life was changed.

The Art of Possibility to me allows individuals to create a perfect society. Not in the sense of The Republic, but more in the realms of the individual. If we create the opportunity through scarcity, take the lead and add contributions to our community, we would see tremendous results. But it starts within each of us, to do our part because only collectively we can change the world.