What You Know ...

""It's not where you are from;  it's where you are going.

It's not what you drive;  it's what drives you.

It's not what's on you;

It's what's in you.

It's not what you think;

It's what you know.

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This picture displays rocks of different shapes, colors, and facial expressions.   It is difficult to decide which has the greatest appeal as they all reflect individual uniqueness.   

Our culture tends to cultivate rewards for sameness or the ability to fit in rather than encouraging personal talents or strengths.  If Divine Spirit creates each one of us uniquely just like a snowflake, why are individual gifts not celebrated? 

In early years, we mimick our parents which is displayed by toddlers repeating inappropriate phrases or trying to apply mother's makeup or wear dad's tie.  At school age, replication of classmates reaches a high stress level, accelerated by bullying and unfortunately sometimes ending in suicide.  Once held passion may soon be forgotten if it is not 'cool' enough for peers.  As young adults, we hide aspects of ourselves to fit into the right groups or to be accepted by certain jobs.  Desires and dreams melt from the hot pressure of success.  Eventually, all of this accumulates and creates a sense of inner isolation or disintegration.

So how can individuality return bringing freedom, happiness and alignment?  A person needs to stand back and observe what resonates within the 'self'.  What direction would the heart really like to go?  Survey talents and weaknesses, deciding how they can be best used.  All of these steps require going within and being still to rediscover what has been forgotten or repressed in attempts to please others.  What best defines the real spirit inside?

Through exploring inner landscapes, 'soul's purpose' can be discovered and  a greater sense of self can direct actions that better support rekindled dreams and desires.  Celebrate new vision and start dreaming.  Take action that will facilitate positive change and just watch what the Divine returns in kind. 

To pray or meditate or visualize increases self-confidence and greater self-respect.  Sensations of clarity, calm, and peace assist in creating better internal and external communication.  Articulating silence strengthens courage and actions to achieve new goals. Interact with a mentor or embrace a friend, and tell them what you know!