Common Sense Is NOT Common Knowledge; And It Isn’t Really Common

Posted on June 4, 2009 
Filed Under Effective Thinking, Manifestation - Creation

“Everyone knows humans can’t fly!”

That statement is an example of what was once common knowledge. A much more accurate statement would have been: “As far as I know, humans have not yet flown in powered airplanes.” As a species, we humans have an incredible ability to intuit what is possible and a very bad habit of declaring what is not. From the beginning, wise men have told us, “All things are possible;” yet the more “common” humans cling to the smallness of their own awareness as if it were some kind of truth — even though common sense tells us that there is that which has been done and that which has simply not been done YET. It takes common sense to find the truth that is not yet common knowledge.

The point I wish to make is this: Common knowledge is common; but common sense is not. And what does this mean? It simply means that most people are “common,” ordinary, not that remarkable, and prone to fear and ignorance — the emotions that cause us to cling desperately to what we’ve been told as if it were the truth and our lives depended on it. The “common” person is in debt, unhappy (most of the time), unhealthy, in a typical, unfulfilling relationship, un-creative and living a life of mediocrity — by their own observation and definition (not simply my judgments). Just look around and you’ll see what I mean.

If any of those things are true for you, then consider that some of us — like the Wright brothers, for instance — are able to transcend mediocrity by ignoring common knowledge, common “wisdom,” and popular beliefs. The individuals I am referring to tune-in to a much higher source of intelligence — a source we all have access to. Each one of us has a common link to a sense, or “knowing,” that will answer our questions and guide us to our destination if we only establish that destination firmly in our minds. I am referring to a common sense all humans have but few ever use. We each have the ability to ponder — to say, “I wonder how…” And, we each have the ability to tune-out the everyday mundane world that keeps us from hearing the answers that always come when questions are asked. Most of us, however, simply live our lives on auto-pilot — following the herd wherever common knowledge leads them.

Rare are the individuals who quite their minds and ask great questions, wait for answers and guidance, and then act boldly on the inspiration that follows. These people are often called, “mad,” or “insane,” by the average person; after all, everyone knows the impossible is impossible! But the impossible doesn’t really exist. There is only that which has not yet been attempted or achieved. The un-reachable goals are not really unreachable; they are simply reserved for the extraordinary person who uses their common sense to achieve them. These are the people history remembers for their actions and accomplishments. But, as you watch helicopters fly overhead, or jet your way across the Atlantic ocean, it isn’t the rickety flying machines built in a bicycle shop that are so important and so worth remembering; what’s important to remember is that common knowledge declared these things impossible until very uncommon people tapped into common sense and made these things real.

Don’t be afraid to simply stop doing what you’ve always done — or stop believing what you’ve always believed — especially if it isn’t working for you. When 4-out-of-5 experts declare a thing to be true, seek out the 5th expert — the one who dares to be uncommon! You can be that expert. You don’t need to go to school to learn things everyone else knows; you need only go inside to the place where your common sense lives, and listen to it. “Ask and you shall receive;” but you must be listening to hear. Common sense is not a commonly-used commodity; but that isn’t common knowledge. You can fly! Everyone knows that — now; it’s common knowledge. But just remember: There was a time when it wasn’t.

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