CHILDREN OF THE STARS

It was once believed that all matter, everything that could be seen and touched, was composed of the 4 basic elements: wind, earth, water and fire. Under this pretense people thought it was possible to change base materials, such as lead, into the most coveted of all metals, gold. This craft was spawned by primitive scientific theories, the influence of religion, and the unrestricted belief of magical and unexplained forces in the universe. These pseudo-scientists took part in the practice of alchemy and by today’s scientific principles it understandable to see how it is perceived as obsolete and futile endeavor, but it is the very essence, the underlying philosophy of alchemy which compels me to write about it and bring it back into circulation.

Somewhere along the way the objective was missed, the point lost and the promise never fulfilled, it was never really about the transmutation of metals but a lesson plan for infinite wealth and success. It teaches that everything, regardless of how ordinary or trite or even unfavorable something might appear to be that there should be faith in that it can be transferred it into something meaningful and precious.

Despite the personal relevance of this belief system I also find it necessary to incorporate it in my occupational disposition. I deal with a wide range of athletes from the athletically gifted to those absent of confidence to those trying to prevail from the physical pain and mental anguish of yesterday and despite their profile there is not a better technique that I can show and instill in them that the opportunity of positive change is a tangible one.
It must be know to them; in fact it must be known to us all the required resources for perpetual evolution are available, that we need only the determination to assemble the pieces to yield a finished product. It is true that nothing is ever truly created or destroyed but rather what we own came by the way of transferring it from what we either allowed or dictated it to be. The choice is a simple one: submit to the adverse conditions, your “limiting genetics,” or your opponent’s will and forfeit your right and opportunity to become better, stronger and more complete or you can light a match and burn it as your fuel for personal growth. We all have had bad times and we all will experience times that test the integrity of our character and the nature of our resolve but ultimately the only question that remains is will you permit the situation to alter you or will you change the situation?

Long ago alchemists sought to change lead into gold, the greatest standard known to man, the greatest achievement thought possible. Today we still are in pursuit of that standard, that unflinching drive towards perfection so that we may someday arrive at the greatest summit of actual existence.