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You know that saying by Albert Einstein, “Problems cannot be solved with the same mind set that created them”? When I first heard this, years ago, it made so much sense to me.
As a life coach, I have had amazing opportunities to work with people searching to step out of the problems and seek the solutions.
I have worked with incredibly brilliant people, people who are really hurting, university students, PhDs, business people, people working at home, and many others. 
And I have come to the conclusion that there are no permanent solutions that come from the outside in.
Lasting change only happens from the heart, inside out.
Recently, I was reading Healing and Recovery by David Hawkins—a profound philosopher and writer. Like Einstein, he says that problems need to be resolved from a higher view point than the level they were made from.
“At the higher level, the problems automatically resolve themselves because of that shift in point of view one might see there was no problem at all.” So I started to delve deeper, drawing on research, as I always do, and on my life experience and and intuition.
Here’s what I’ve landed with. Let me know what you think or if I’ve missed something.
1. Control: Know when you do and don’t have control over specific problems. This discernment process is worthwhile, but it takes time and support. Quiet time, to connect with your deep inner knowing, is helpful during this time.
2. Let go: Once you’ve decided that you don’t have control over something or some aspect of the problem, then don’t waste even a minute worrying about it. Let go. This also looks easier than it is. But practice helps. The ego loves to hang on to these things like a steel trap. Notice if that is happening and move on.
3. Don’t live in the problem: Set a time limit for indulging focus on the problem. Psychologist Abraham Maslow allowed clients to talk about the problem for 15 minutes. Maybe you need a friend, a coach or a therapist to move through this. Don’t live in the problem. Know the difference between the problem and the solution.
4. Live in the solutions: Use both logical and intuitive approaches to find solutions.
5. Cultivate your intuition:
6. Disruptions happen: Sometimes disruptions require a significant shift in your journey toward your goal. So while you do need to pay attention to your goals or aspirations, sometimes the disruption is just an interruption. Pay attention and you will begin to trust yourself more on when to shift your focus and when to stay on course. You can move through any problem or issue using a map like I’ve crafted above to guide you.
“Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves… Do not now seek the answers, which cannot be given you because you would not be able to live them. And the point is, to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer.” Rilke
If you long to live in the solution and want a coaching companion on your journey, call or email me to set up a 30 minute complimentary coaching session to see if coaching is right for you and if we’re a fit.
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