At age 47 I've discovered writing. I don't mean that before this I was incapable of articulating my thoughts in written form, rather I've discovered that writing is a vehicle that allows me to express my excitement, my emotions, my hopes and desires, and my belief that encouraging people to be extraordinary is a worthy pursuit. If I'm willing to encourage other people to be extraordinary, that means that I am encouraging myself also, and that requires commitment, collaboration, creativity, and a willingness to face new ways of approaching each day. What I want is to raise awareness that we are all artists. We'll discuss what that means later.
I'm going to start with a commitment to readers and to myself. Here it is: I will be honest. In return I ask you for the same. I ask you to be honest with me, but even moreso I ask you to be genuine with yourself. I don't think you should be excessively hard on yourself, rather I hope that if I demonstrate a level of objectivity that it will set an example of what it means to battle self criticism with acceptance absent of judgment. My goal here is not a defined destination...rather it is a journey, a partnership, an ongoing exchange of insights and discoveries.
I'm currently at a very exciting point in my life. At age 47 I'm having a great time. I've come to realize what makes me happy and what leads me to feeling complete and powerful. My confidence and self-esteem are my fabric, my foundation, and my strength. I am willing to stand up and do things without crippling fear, and I'm willing to take risks that require me to face discomfort and anxiety. The benefits of going after my goals without creating unnecessary obstacles include gratitude and humility. My outlook is one that allows for all possibilities, and my internal dialog encourages me, and is happy for me. I actually accept who I am without caring how other people judge me. My conscience is clear, my focus is undisturbed, and I trust that I will do what I set out for. I deserve the gifts of my efforts and my approach to my growth. I now allow myself to be visible, and I learn in ways that weren't available in my past because I want to grow.
Because I'm more connected to my identity, I've been connecting with other people in more productive and gratifying ways. I'm exchanging knowledge with people to create opportunities and foster creative dialog. I'm facilitating dialog that is leading to novel approaches to common challenges. I've come to realize that considering new ideas by engaging with other people is one way of accepting that all possibilities are available to us if we allow ourselves access to them. This engagement is also a chance to generate a positive energy that encourages further cooperation. We all have unique experiences and perspectives. As humans we don't add data to our body of knowledge...we perceive and negotiate our understandings and call it reality. Considering the reality of other people is an opportunity that creates amazing potential.
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