Feardriven

In a time of change we all fear what changes the future will bring. This we do in spite of knowing that nothing remains status quo and never has actually. So by now we should have the tools to handle that. But fear can be constructed in so different ways. In an organizational context it could be fear of losing control over your work, losing a nice working culture, your workmates or even losing your job completely. Or even worse you could lose your dignity or trust in yourself but mostly we don’t think so much about that until it is too late. As many wise men and women have said, it doesn’t pay to worry for tomorrow because it doesn’t help. So true. When tomorrow comes and even if all your fears come true you are not better prepared. On the opposite you have tired yourself with fearful thoughts and as you have to face the facts you have no better ideas how to cope with the new situation. But this is really much on an individual level. On an organizational level you need some reassurance about the future and your opportunities because the organization needs continuity and a certain knowledge-base in order to build new solutions on a solid ground. But nevertheless, fear is partly the reason why people work too much and to an extent where they burn out themselves. So reassurance of what the near future will bring is of utter importance. Or if no-one really knows what will happen you could concentrate on being friendly and respectful towards every person you meet. That will even make the fear disappear. Feardriven organizations and individuals will never be able to come up with something new and creative. To be driven by a trustful attitude you learn the power of now and you can let the stillness speak (Eckhart Tolle). I will end this blog posting with a quotation: ”Look at a tree, a flower, a plant. Let your awareness rest upon it. How still they are, how deeply rooted in Being. Allow nature to teach you stillness” (Eckhart Tolle Stillness speaks 2003:5). And the best of all you can do it wherever you are. In your mind.