I am aware that I am less than some people prefer me to be, but most people are unaware that I am so much more than what they see. Douglas Pagels
How different our world might be if we projected our true self instead of wearing a mask or trying to live up to some one elses expectations. The vast majority of us are not integrated, meaning we have a private self and a public identity. If we truly loved our selves just as we are with a loving and compassionate heart, we would be strong enough to be available authentically every moment of our day.
Being true to one self is empowering. The energy that was once used for smoke screens can now be used to extend our true nature more completely. Instead of being threatened by others, we would be intrigued by differences. Our imaginations could soar and our joined creativity would be endless.
I was listening to a gentleman being interviewed on television. He was a very successful engineer in his early 60's. The question was asked of him, "What do you do differently that has made you so uniquely inventive?" Ever smiling, the man replied very much aware of his special ingredient to making things rise above the norm. He claimed ever since he was a younger man, confident in his own gifts and talents, he would always broaden his circle when working on a project. He would encourage people from other fields to sit in on brainstorming. He stated that he knew he could accomplish success on his own, but he dreamed of inventions put together by diverse thinkers creating an outstanding result.
What gifts we each are when we develop our unique sense of self and then join with others sharing their authentic selves as well. When we join hands with our differences we create a community for all.
I was listening to a gentleman being interviewed on television. He was a very successful engineer in his early 60's. The question was asked of him, "What do you do differently that has made you so uniquely inventive?" Ever smiling, the man replied very much aware of his special ingredient to making things rise above the norm. He claimed ever since he was a younger man, confident in his own gifts and talents, he would always broaden his circle when working on a project. He would encourage people from other fields to sit in on brainstorming. He stated that he knew he could accomplish success on his own, but he dreamed of inventions put together by diverse thinkers creating an outstanding result.
What gifts we each are when we develop our unique sense of self and then join with others sharing their authentic selves as well. When we join hands with our differences we create a community for all.
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