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Whoever You Be...Be You!

1/19/2010

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So many of us go through life thinking how cool it would be if only we were taller, better looking, had more money, were more confident, were in better shape, were more popular, were more successful, etc. etc. etc. ad infinitum.

But the truth is that as soon as you get something you think you want, that you think will be the answer to that hole you are trying to fill, you will want something else. Why? Because the hole cant be filled with something outside of yourself. So, instead of seeking to be some way that you are not, just relax and be happy that you are you.

See yourself as you truly are, not as you want to be seen. Don't let others have the power to define you. Know that you belong here. You belong to the universe. You are here for a reason even if you don’t know what it is. You are an integral part of the process of the universe. You answer to no one but the universal consciousness.

No one else walks the earth with your perspective or experience. You add value in whatever you do, and wherever you go.  Therefore be you. You are unique, and you are special.

Do not feign emotion or actions that you do not feel or are not you. Do not fool yourself or others. Know yourself. Put your true self into the world.

Know your archetypes. Be true to them no matter what. Your archetypes are a gift. They help define who you are. Do not squelch them, do not bury them. Celebrate them. Understand their strengths and weaknesses. Guard against the weaknesses but otherwise honor and nurture yourself.

"Power is the free and total expression of spirit through a particular form or personality." – unknown.

 You are that power!


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Tim link
1/19/2010 09:00:13 am

Great post Aedan- I love this bit:
"See yourself as you truly are, not as you want to be seen. Don't let others have the power to define you."
Couldn't agree more that each of us has a unique perspective that is valuable to the rest of the group- if only people would realize that they have something to offer, and that there's no harm in taking that risk and putting themselves out there, sharing their perspectives!
The world would be a better place if we all took your advice to heart =)

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Aedan link
1/20/2010 01:57:43 am

Tim,
Thanks for the comment. I often wonder why it's hard for people to understand their own value as unique individuals. But I am guessing it's because there are also many people who criticize, look down on, and belittle others as a way of making themselves feel "superior". It's hard to fight the negative messages sometimes. Personally I think the "superior" people have alot of fear. But fear is a topic for another post. Stay tuned.

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    I have had a lifelong interest in philosophy and spirituality. Finding only bits and pieces of in various texts that resonated with me, I decided to create my own code. I called it the Book of Aedan, and it was the genesis of this blog.

    "Caminante, no hay camino, Se hace camino al andar.

    Traveler, there is no path, Paths are made by walking."

    Antonio Machado (as quoted by Annie Proulx.)

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