4.3.1 Desmantelamento da Certeza

To perceive something truly new, one must relearn to let go of all that they have previously believed. Most people tend to jam new ideas into the outdated, comfortable paradigm, regardless of how poorly they fit. So one starts to change the vocabulary used to describe things since they don’t fit, changing the meanings of the words in the process. We already mentioned how challenging and life-altering it is to accept a new paradigm. But if one is unable or unwilling to let go of certainty, it is impossible to even start. At this point, we would want to pause and make the ridiculous claim that you, the reader, have not understood what we have said. This isn’t because the concepts are too complex; rather, it’s because you are interpreting them according to a different paradigm than that which gave rise to them.

Reserve um minuto para refletir sobre a leitura deste material ou, melhor ainda, releia-o com as seguintes perguntas em mente.

• Eu me vi tentando encaixar esses conceitos em uma estrutura existente?
• Eu acreditei inquestionavelmente que já estava realizando o comportamento indicado?
• Fiquei frustrado com a terminologia, desejando substituí-la por palavras que fizessem mais sentido e fluíssem com mais facilidade?
• Eu movi uma noção que era nova ou difícil de entender para mim e não o contrário?

You are not alone if you identify with one or more of these questions. One’s paradigm determines one’s reality, and it is difficult to shake off its influence. This is why the first step in pursuing genuine transformation is knowing how to demolish one’s convictions and make room for a wholly foreign reality.