I am going to read this at least every week so it can go even more deeply into this evolving being. As I age I see and feel things with a broader perspective but am also discovering the inner child inside that has hidden parts of herself through the challenges of growth. Inside, outside, and all around I go!
I am really touched by these words, Jayn. I also wholeheartedly agree that the real source of who we’re meant to become is in returning to being more of what we’ve always been. We are born sufficient, whole, and in possession of everything we need to step into our limitless potential. The key is unlearning the conditioning and programming we’ve been school for and occupied by as "grown ups" and relearn the virtues of awe, wonder, curiosity, and playfulness of childhood!
There is so much depth to this article. We need to look at how outside influences impact the steps we take along our path. We need to slow down and find who we are as we tentatively step forward toward goals and then reassess. This is what I am working on!
Thank you, Brie. Good to check in with ourselves frequently and ask, "Who am I now?" and "Who do I wish to become?" We are all evolving works in progress!
I read very few short articles that have as much depth as this one. I am definitely going to save it and re-read it every week until it sticks to my bones. It reminds me of two quotes that have been influential in shaping who I am. The first is a quote attributed to Mark Twain and says, "The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why." The second comes from a book, "The Call," written by Os Guinness, where he wrote, "The main way to discover calling is along the line of what we are each created and gifted to be. Instead of 'You are what you do,' calling says: 'Do what you are.'" I have become convicted throughout the years that identity is at the core of success--we achieve when we stand firmly in who we are. Thanks for the great info!
I appreciate the kind words and these profoundly thoughtful reflections, Angel.
The Mark Twain quote is compelling, but the idea of being what you are over what you do is an especially provocative bit of noodle candy. Thanks for sharing these insights!
I am going to read this at least every week so it can go even more deeply into this evolving being. As I age I see and feel things with a broader perspective but am also discovering the inner child inside that has hidden parts of herself through the challenges of growth. Inside, outside, and all around I go!
I am really touched by these words, Jayn. I also wholeheartedly agree that the real source of who we’re meant to become is in returning to being more of what we’ve always been. We are born sufficient, whole, and in possession of everything we need to step into our limitless potential. The key is unlearning the conditioning and programming we’ve been school for and occupied by as "grown ups" and relearn the virtues of awe, wonder, curiosity, and playfulness of childhood!
There is so much depth to this article. We need to look at how outside influences impact the steps we take along our path. We need to slow down and find who we are as we tentatively step forward toward goals and then reassess. This is what I am working on!
Thank you, Brie. Good to check in with ourselves frequently and ask, "Who am I now?" and "Who do I wish to become?" We are all evolving works in progress!
I read very few short articles that have as much depth as this one. I am definitely going to save it and re-read it every week until it sticks to my bones. It reminds me of two quotes that have been influential in shaping who I am. The first is a quote attributed to Mark Twain and says, "The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why." The second comes from a book, "The Call," written by Os Guinness, where he wrote, "The main way to discover calling is along the line of what we are each created and gifted to be. Instead of 'You are what you do,' calling says: 'Do what you are.'" I have become convicted throughout the years that identity is at the core of success--we achieve when we stand firmly in who we are. Thanks for the great info!
I appreciate the kind words and these profoundly thoughtful reflections, Angel.
The Mark Twain quote is compelling, but the idea of being what you are over what you do is an especially provocative bit of noodle candy. Thanks for sharing these insights!
To find out,
Keep going back to the one pager - the one word doc - the first email.
And going to class!
Strong foundations and first principles matter, for sure, Elizabeth, and returning to them frequently reap increasing dividends.