"We do not believe in ourselves until someone reveals that deep inside us something is valuable, worth listening to, worthy of our trust, sacred to our touch. Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit."
So true.
There are many in many in this world who work diligently to challenge our belief; to make us doubt our value with their vicious attempts to snuff out our lights; they prefer the security of their hearts’ familiar dank lairs. But darkness is weaker than light and evaporates when illuminated.
"We do not believe in ourselves until someone reveals that deep inside us something is valuable, worth listening to, worthy of our trust, sacred to our touch. Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit."
So true.
There are many in many in this world who work diligently to challenge our belief; to make us doubt our value with their vicious attempts to snuff out our lights; they prefer the security of their hearts’ familiar dank lairs. But darkness is weaker than light and evaporates when illuminated.
Focus on the Ikigai.
Two people have been incredibly influential in showing me who I am. First, as a musician, and now, as a writer. I am incredibly grateful to them.
As for whom I have helped find their innate value, hopefully, I'm helping my son do that. Time will tell.
So many saints have revealed my innate value to me, especially in the past year. It's now my lifelong mission to do the same for others.