Avoiding the word, problem, has been the topic of many motivational speakers and self-help authors for at least a decade. In personal and professional circles, using this two-syllable noun in just about any conversation has become a veritable sin to be avoided at all costs. Apparently, "problem" is viewed as a negative word that instills fear and disables positive thinking. So we simply replace it with another and off we go, right? I'm not so sure. My first question is why do we give this word so much power to overwhelm and defeat without giving it a second thought? After all, it is just a word that's only negative and disempowering if we feed the fear of this mainstream belief and allow it to become our own.
Words are just words; and based on individual life experiences, beliefs, and world views, their meanings are subjective. Why not honor others by genuinely recognizing their fears and concerns without allowing these feelings and distorted perspectives to derail significant progress?
Openly recognizing a problem, puzzle, riddle, or obstacle as something to be solved and then, taking on the challenge to overcome it will only further empower those committed to the profound work required to bring about vital change.
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