Dennis Wong’s BlogFebruary 24, 2010August 20, 2009The 1 + 1 = 3 PrincipleWhen we were old enough to go to school, we learned our ABCs and 123s. In arithmetic class so many years ago, we were taught that 1 + 1 = 2. But in real life we sometimes find out that the numbers don’t seem to add up no matter how hard we try, like when we are trying to balance our checking account, pay our bills, or having enough money to carry us through to our next paycheck. Here’s an interesting concept that you may know intuitively. You have probably seen many examples of this concept in action but didn’t know what to call it. What if I were to tell you that 1 + 1 = 3? You would probably say I’m wrong and probably crazy. “Everyone” knows that 1 + 1 = 2. It’s simple arithmetic that a child learns in grade school. When two forces engage, a third separate force is always created as a result of the engagement. This is one of the universal truths. The two original forces continue to exist after they have engaged one another. They continue to exist separately outside of their engagement. This universal law applies to every aspect of our daily lives. Here are some applications of the 1 + 1 = 3 Principle. When two hydrogen atoms are combined (i.e., engaged) with one oxygen atom, a water molecule H2O is created (the third energetic force). The oxygen and hydrogen atoms still exist even after the water molecule has been formed. When we separate the water molecule into its elemental parts, the hydrogen and oxygen atoms come back. When two people get married, the marriage is the third energetic force. Though married, the each of the couple continue to exist outside of the marriage. They continue to have their individual identities, separate personalities and lives outside of the marriage. When two people go into business together, the partnership is the third energetic force. Although they are in business together, each of them continue to have their own identities and lead separate lives outside of the business relationship. When two people enter into an agreement, the contract is the third energetic force. The contract defines the relationship. The parties to the agreement remain separate legal entities outside of the relationship. What’s so important about the 1 + 1 = 3 concept and how does it apply to you? This concept is especially important in handling your relationships. When you engage another energetic force (e.g., another person, company, government agency, etc.) physically, mentally or emotionally, the quality of your experiences have to do with the quality of the relationships that you have created. It has nothing to do with you or the other person directly so there is no reason to take things personally. Understanding this energetic principle allows you to see the relationship for what it really is. It’s not personal and there is nothing to get emotional over. If a couple has marital problems, the problems have to do with their respective expectations of the marriage. One or both are not getting what they want from the relationship. When there is a breach of contract, the two parties are fighting about not getting the benefit of their bargain. They made certain representations and promises to each other to do something and one or both did not get the benefit of their bargain. The conflict is not personal, it is about the relationship. Understanding the application of the 1 + 1 = 3 principle in your daily live will greatly enhance the quality of your life experiences. |
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