Isn't it better for us to focus on who we are, rather then what we have become?
I know from experience (both personally and professionally) that we can all be shaped and influenced by our families, our environment, and our surroundings. However, I also believe that no matter what we may become, it doesn't have to forever effect who we truly are.
It might be a bit easier for a 17 year old who is 6 foot 10 with talent to possibly overcome poverty, laziness, and lack of motivation that may have been taught to him in the form of observation and experience living with parents who refuse to work, pay bills, and further their education. But what about the 17 year old who is 5 foot 8?
We can't control what happens to others, what motivates others, and what becomes of others (including our own family members) but why can't we try harder to take more control over ourselves? What causes a young talented kid to skip school, abuse drugs, and curse out his family on a daily basis? Is he mad about who he is, or who his family is, or is he mad about what they have all become? I've noticed that a lot of our precious youth refuse to focus on the future. But, at the same time, they also seem to fear it.
Think of it this way......... Even as adults, when we are given that silly yearly evaluation at work, we are told to do a self evaluation as well. in this evaluation, we are to plot out where we see ourselves in the next year, or longer. The kiss-a$$ response is always to state that you look forward to learning more, attending more trainings, and further your skills to be an even better employee. Another common response is to state goals for advancement in the company through the form of promotions. But outside of that, what are we truly expecting of ourselves over the next month, year, or 10 years? And, most importantly, are we seeking to accomplish these long term visions utilizing our god given talents and quirks that make us who we are, or are we just filling out a piece of paper to make our bosses happy and continue to pray that we don't get fired because you hate your job and hate what it has made you become?
I guess all we can truly ask of ourselves is that we never forget who we are, what makes us happy, and what makes us special. And if we can remember this during times of "bad" jobs, "bad" relationships, and "bad" outings with family, then maybe we as a people can truly experience what it is to be free.
It might be a bit easier for a 17 year old who is 6 foot 10 with talent to possibly overcome poverty, laziness, and lack of motivation that may have been taught to him in the form of observation and experience living with parents who refuse to work, pay bills, and further their education. But what about the 17 year old who is 5 foot 8?
We can't control what happens to others, what motivates others, and what becomes of others (including our own family members) but why can't we try harder to take more control over ourselves? What causes a young talented kid to skip school, abuse drugs, and curse out his family on a daily basis? Is he mad about who he is, or who his family is, or is he mad about what they have all become? I've noticed that a lot of our precious youth refuse to focus on the future. But, at the same time, they also seem to fear it.
Think of it this way......... Even as adults, when we are given that silly yearly evaluation at work, we are told to do a self evaluation as well. in this evaluation, we are to plot out where we see ourselves in the next year, or longer. The kiss-a$$ response is always to state that you look forward to learning more, attending more trainings, and further your skills to be an even better employee. Another common response is to state goals for advancement in the company through the form of promotions. But outside of that, what are we truly expecting of ourselves over the next month, year, or 10 years? And, most importantly, are we seeking to accomplish these long term visions utilizing our god given talents and quirks that make us who we are, or are we just filling out a piece of paper to make our bosses happy and continue to pray that we don't get fired because you hate your job and hate what it has made you become?
I guess all we can truly ask of ourselves is that we never forget who we are, what makes us happy, and what makes us special. And if we can remember this during times of "bad" jobs, "bad" relationships, and "bad" outings with family, then maybe we as a people can truly experience what it is to be free.
Posted by Ernest Dove at 12/9/2009 6:19 PM 
Categories: Insperation/motivation, My Daily Thoughts
Tags: people
Categories: Insperation/motivation, My Daily Thoughts
Tags: people
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