The principle of causation is the understanding that everything that happens has an underlying cause. And that cause is the effect of another cause, and the chain continues until the main cause is revealed. We often jump to conclusions too quickly and overlook the real cause of the problem.
To identify the root cause of a context, you should always ask yourself, “What do I have to believe to think, feel, and act that way?” Once you start facing these beliefs, you can decide whether they increase or decrease your self-esteem.
instant gratification syndrome
With the advent of social media and the Google platform, we now live in a world where answers and information are readily available. We are currently programmed to expect answers to our questions immediately (with just a click), so we tend to jump to conclusions in hopes of finding a solution to our problem quickly. No wonder there is. Unfortunately, we often miss the true diagnosis of the cause, and after trying various attempts to resolve what we think is the cause, we give up and comment:
“I tried everything and nothing worked. It’s not my fault.”
Excuses and blame are common responses that distract us from reaching our true potential. If someone responds with, “But there’s nothing I can do about it, it’s not my fault,” that person is basing the belief that they will fail, or that they are simply the victim of someone else’s actions. I’m alive. Their brains only associate information that confirms this belief.
“Understanding cause-and-effect relationships leads to accountability that provides important feedback and motivation for improvement.”
A simple example of cause and effect
A fire broke out in a warehouse and an investigation concluded that the cause was a gas leak. Could this be the real cause? Why did the gas leak occur? Because the pressure in the pipes is too high Why is the pressure too high? Because the computer malfunctioned and sent the wrong value Why did the computer malfunction? There was a virus in the system Why did the system have a virus? Did it exist? The antivirus software was not updated.
If you simply repair a gas leak and declare the problem resolved, there’s a good chance the fire will start again. Has the problem been resolved? Not by any means. The leak wasn’t the real cause of the problem.
“Shallow men believe in luck and circumstances. Strong men believe in cause and effect.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Jenny Korten is a certified coach in the UFIND and EP7 programs. For more information, please email jenny@health2bfree.com (https://health2bfree.com).
