You Are Who You Are

Following on from last weekend’s work it’s stirred up some interesting discussion and awareness. When you take a step back to look at the bigger picture, it often results in a desire for change. It doesn’t always mean that a whole transformation is going to take place – at least not overnight. There are things that we can change - learn new skills, adopt new habits but our basic character is harder to work on. Certain beliefs are so hard wired into our system that they’re harder to change.

It’s far easier to accept who you and what you have rather than strive for more and more. When you do, you’re likely to find that when you get there – you’ll want more. There’s never enough or you find something else that’s not quite right and put off allowing yourself to enjoy the moment because there’s a better one ahead.

Stop where you are and look at the positives that you already have. We can be our own harshest critics, far tougher than any one else. Be grateful for what you have and for the people around you but also be grateful for the freedom you have, your thoughts, feelings and emotions even the challenges you face.

Give yourself a pat on the back for what you’ve achieved, for what you’ve learnt and how far you’ve come already.