Sunday, January 28, 2007
Tennis Shoe, Loafer, Flip-Flop, or Pump?
Scenario: You have been told that you need to find a cool pair of shoes to match a new suit you will be receiving. HOWEVER you have not been told what type of suit it is…could be a bathing suit, a three-piece suit, a warm-up suit. You have no clue, nor do you even know the color, and yet you have to find the right match.
OK, I promise, I am not going to talk about how to find the perfect pair of shoes for any outfit or occasion. I will ask that you keep this little scenario in mind as you read the following.
This past week I got a call from my amazing sister who had an epiphany that she wanted to share with me. We have been talking a lot lately about what pains people most. At the top of the list…finding passion in life and claiming one’s true identity. (By the way, I owe my “Who Are You?” post to one of those conversations.) The long and short of the recent helpful conversation was that it is sometimes difficult to find what you are most passionate about when you are unsure of you who you truly are. My sister’s epiphany…often times our identities are deeply rooted in things outside of our own selves, i.e. our current jobs or the people in our lives. (Thank you for sharing, Wendy.)
That got me thinking. When you meet someone new the standard question is usually, “What do you do?” It is not often, at least from my experience, that someone asks, “So, what interests you?” or “So tell me, who is Pam?”
Please don’t get me wrong, sharing or identifying with what we do is NOT awful, but does it really define (completely) who we truly are?
What I have come to know, getting clear around who we truly are, helps us to gain clarity around the direction we wish to head in or what we are most passionate about. Without truly knowing, it is often difficulty to find our passion, our direction…that right match.
If this sounds familiar or strikes a chord in any way than I have a request for you.
Set aside 15 minutes of uninterrupted, quiet time. Then take out a piece of paper and at the top write the question, “Who is (your name)
(If you have troubles getting started, hop on over to “Walking My Own Walk where you can read my list.)
For the next week, please read your amazing list. Get acquainted with the fabulous person you wrote about. Most importantly, be open and present to the ideas and opportunities that come into your awareness from that list.
Until next time, be well and have a blast finding the right match…
Pam
Posted by Pam at 4:38:59 PM in Creating Change (93) | Permalink | Comments (4)
Comments
Awesome!I just wrote about
http://www.a-rain-of-frogs.com/309/so-what-do-you-do
Of>this!
http://www.a-rain-of-frogs.com/309/so-what-do-you-do
Of course, then you go and make it interesting and relevant.
Well done! I shall try this exercise.
Posted by Adrian L on 29/01/2007
Hi Adrian!Thank you! :) Hey, I think your post is great!! This must be a topic that is the forefront of a few peoples' minds and for good reason.
Here's to asking some meaningful questions. ;)
Thank you again, Adrian!!
Take care...
Pam
Posted by Pam on 29/01/2007
I'm here all the time, reading the fantastic tidbits you've written. Once of the gems I've unearthed since my entry into 9rules.Thanks to you!
Posted by Adrian+L on 30/01/2007
Bless your heart, Adrian! Thank you so much. :) I truly appreciate your kind sentiment and your visits. If you ever have any questions, please do not hesitate!!Please be well...
Pam
Posted by Pam on 30/01/2007
