What Does It Mean to Be Accomplished?
Recently, I was asked to introduce one of the key note speakers at an economic symposium my husband and I are attending. Now this is one heck of a conference, lots of big shots who have spent an entire lifetime, firing all their guns, adding more and more bullet points to their resumes, will be there. As a matter of fact, we were all asked to submit our resumes before attending—and although I have had some career milestones of my own—when I think about the ME of ME—I don’t think about the list of anything that might be impressive. I think about how fully self-expressive I felt during this job or that title.
So, it got me to thinking about accomplishing stuff. It also got me to thinking about what really moves us about another person. Is it the stuff we have accomplished, at all?
Can you imagine the panic if just before coming to a meeting of “notables” you were told—–please…..this time. No names. No resumes. No jewelry. Just come as you ARE. We would like each of you to speak to us from the heart about a solution for some of the worlds great maladies. Something tells me Archie Bell and the Drells would be doing ”The Tighten Up” in our heads.
Please forgive these “thought-walks” of mine. I just can’t help myself sometimes.
When we compare accomplishments, are we just vying for a little more love, a little shinier chrome on the bumpers around our lives? In the spirit of things, in our deepest heart of hearts—–just being who we are—-is accomplishment enough. The truth is, we don’t have to do a thing to be loved. Breathing. Just breathing is enough. Where we really come alive is not in the accomplishment, but in how deeply we have tried. Only we know that truth but it is in this trying that we find sincerety and love.
You don’t have to do anything to be loved. Being just you—just who you are does not let others down—-it opens everyone else up to their own possibilities.
categories: EVERY DAY LESSONS & BLESSINGS
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With age and some wisdom it now seems apparent to me that we are all part of the Universe. The Divine resides within every soul. Keeping that in mind might improve our ability to develop healthy interpersonal relationships and increase our personal self-appreciation. We travel different paths yet we share the journey that always leads home to self and recognition that we are unconditionally loved by the Source of all life.
Yes we blunder at times and doubt now and then, but the truth of our lives is that we are perfect just as are. Our lives unfold to support our highest purpose and all that we need is provided even as we think about what it is we need or think we need to be the best version of ourselves.
Take a few minutes daily to rejoice over all your blessings and you will soon recognize that you have much to be thankful about. Feeling that connection of gratitude sets you up to receiving even more blessings. It’s great how that works, isn’t it?
Try it – a moment each morning of being thankful – and see your life change for the better. Soon you will need more than a moment to send out your thanks because blessings will keep arriving in increasing numbers.
All I can say is Amen Sister! Really…double Amen Sister – one for YES with a capital Y and one for the you that you are to even think like this.
In the Fall workshop I am giving, one of my favorite exercises that I am planning is that each person introduce themselves “outside the box of their business cardS” – real and implied. So that means no reference to their titles (including family titles like mom, wife, household manager), industry, company name, etc. and also without reference to any “roles” that they play in their life.
Embracing who you are without that box is really the first step to figuring out which business card is truly right for you.
Love that you’re bringing this topic to light!