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Belief systems can be changed in Nano seconds. All it takes is a spark of revelation and a new way of seeing. I had such a moment upon my return to Amsterdam.
While in Bangkok, my favorite eye glasses broke. With no time to fix them, I was in search of repair in Amsterdam. Bckspace, a small shop on the Herenstraat was closed so I had to wait. After buying my flowers on Saturday morning, I crossed the street, and the door was open. I explained my problem and the issue was soon in his hands. The process of adjustment had begun. And while working, Wilfried invited me to try on an experimental pair of his glasses.
Shopping had begun
In no time at all, assistant Hannah & Will helped me identify three pairs of glasses. I found each one transformed my look. l was intrigued with the change and thought that maybe the reason my glass had broken was to open my eyes and show me something new. I went with the moment and chose the one I wanted. Three photos later, I decided to “be with it” and make a choice the following week.
Wilfried asked me if I wanted to see if my prescription had changed. “I am a doctor and I can examine your eyes. we don’t just sell glasses, we custom make lenses.” Will convinced me. I was curious. Thinking deeply, I mused: I have my clothes made in Thailand, vitamins designed in India, eat only what suits my body. Maybe there is something to what he is saying about custom made eyeware?
He proceeded to tell me that my small glasses were not large enough to accommodate the field of vision. Because my eyes work independently, the central point of vision of each eye is separate. He talked about expanding the breadth of the distance part of the progressive lenses to accommodate the solitary shifts — and how my vision would be enhanced. And then Will commented on a series of small changes that would make subtle and profound differences in my eyesight. He had my attention.
Vision
I had always wondered why sometimes I see things and other times I don’t. Maybe this was the solution to a life time of confusion about my own vision. My thoughts drifted to my clients who sometimes have blind spots. They do not see/hear their own bias, beliefs & decisions. The coaching process in its brilliance, helps people to widen the long-distance lens and determine life’s blocks. It takes the coach to open the perspective to present what is possible as opposed to what is: A brilliant metaphor, for coaching, Wilfried and his team identified the possibility of seeing things differently. What a gift.
I ordered my glasses and the metaphor fits. Choices are clear when alternatives are explored. Life changed that day. I saw what I didn’t see before.
Are there decisions you’ve made that are dictating your life? Do you believe that your vision is blocked to see your future? Are you willing to see options you might not see by yourself? Examine your beliefs and see if there might be something more that eludes you that might catapult you into your preferred future.
by Lynn U. Stewart
Professional Coach Trainer and Director of the MMS Worldwide Institute
