I admit that I have to stop now and then and remind myself that it isn't my role to take on the world. At the same time, I do feel a sense of responsibility to do my part. Don't you? This truth always leads me to a kind of perpetual self-examination. However, I recognize that I'm never alone. The great sages, scholars, and doers passed on knowledge of this great need:
- Plato proclaimed, "A life unexamined is not worth living."
- Lao Tzu also urged us to spend time in reflection. "Turn inward and digest what has happened."
- Gandhi told us that real education comes from continually "drawing the best out of yourself."
These insights have led me to believe that self-assessment is a perpetual call-to-action to be keenly aware----always listening, thinking, reviewing, evaluating, interpreting, discerning, deciding, being---reaching toward a stronger understanding of our own values and intended purpose---discovering a deeper sense of meaning in our lives each time.
Changing from within...
Start with questions.
Be grateful for the strengths you find.
And for the honesty in the weaknesses you identify.
Be truthful about what is standing in the way.
Re-set you direction.
Walk boldly!
Repeat these steps often.
How are you doing your part? I'd like to know.
IMAGINE what we can do together! 1+1+1+1
Debbe
Debbe Kennedy
Founder, Global Dialogue Center
author, Putting Our Differences to Work
www.puttingourdifferencestowork.com
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