We live most of our lives for the outside.
Appearances.
Actions.
Apparel.
People judge our clothes, our words, our decisions.
And so we think that's what matters. Yes, of course, their words, opinions, the way they narrow their eyes or look away just.bothers.us.
We lose sleep over that remark.
We scratch our scalps over that facebook comment.
We get all angst and angry over that email.
"Get over it!" - we try; but it isn't so easy. And it's not because we are weak; not in the sense of being a weakling.
Great leaders have moments of severe doubts and darkness.
From preacher Charles Spurgeon to War-Time Prime Minister Winston Churchill to that great nun Mother Theresa; their stories shed vital light: there are no super-humans, not really. All of us humans are weak and insecure, yet when captivated by a Vision so beyond us, we can become capable of great good-will.
When that Vision confronts us though, most of us back away.
This is why probably the most important Q we need to ask as we mature is this:
We come to a time when we must realise that we are Inside Beings and will never be satisfied living for the Outside. We are made of deeper, stronger stuff. We want to believe in something, We want to stand for something, We want to make a difference. These are all Inside things. And we find them only when we dare to journey inwards to our hearts.
What does this take?
1. Devote time to understand yourself: what truly motivates you, what brings you joy. {this means less time on lesser stuff like TV or social media perhaps}
2. Have a way to dailogue with yourself and with God: a journal is really helpful here. Most of us will find ourselves rambling and haphazard until we start to make notes...and then things begin to take a form, a structure, a direction, Got to try it {or ask me when my next Journaling workshop/seminar is happening}
3. Get in touch with what is meaningful to you. Read, learn, make friends with the right tribe.
Go on, discover your Insides. It's never too early or late to begin. I'll see you around!
{feel free to raise Qs, share your experiences & thoughts in the comments!}
Appearances.
Actions.
Apparel.
People judge our clothes, our words, our decisions.
And so we think that's what matters. Yes, of course, their words, opinions, the way they narrow their eyes or look away just.bothers.us.
We lose sleep over that remark.
We scratch our scalps over that facebook comment.
We get all angst and angry over that email.
"Get over it!" - we try; but it isn't so easy. And it's not because we are weak; not in the sense of being a weakling.
Great leaders have moments of severe doubts and darkness.
From preacher Charles Spurgeon to War-Time Prime Minister Winston Churchill to that great nun Mother Theresa; their stories shed vital light: there are no super-humans, not really. All of us humans are weak and insecure, yet when captivated by a Vision so beyond us, we can become capable of great good-will.
When that Vision confronts us though, most of us back away.
Why rock the boat?
Why risk the loss?
Why take the path less traveled?
Why act so sure?
This is why probably the most important Q we need to ask as we mature is this:
We come to a time when we must realise that we are Inside Beings and will never be satisfied living for the Outside. We are made of deeper, stronger stuff. We want to believe in something, We want to stand for something, We want to make a difference. These are all Inside things. And we find them only when we dare to journey inwards to our hearts.
What does this take?
1. Devote time to understand yourself: what truly motivates you, what brings you joy. {this means less time on lesser stuff like TV or social media perhaps}
2. Have a way to dailogue with yourself and with God: a journal is really helpful here. Most of us will find ourselves rambling and haphazard until we start to make notes...and then things begin to take a form, a structure, a direction, Got to try it {or ask me when my next Journaling workshop/seminar is happening}
3. Get in touch with what is meaningful to you. Read, learn, make friends with the right tribe.
Go on, discover your Insides. It's never too early or late to begin. I'll see you around!
{feel free to raise Qs, share your experiences & thoughts in the comments!}
And remember, the Vision-Giver will give you a lift.
Wow - great point. If we don't know what we really want, we aren't going to get it. Thanks for the reminder and the great suggestions.
ReplyDeleteDear Kim, thank for you for writing! It takes us all a lot of courage to own our lives, our questions, fears and pains. Yet deep inside, when we live from a place of redemption, we do want something great and lasting. Find yours! Blessings.
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