“Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.”
-C. G. Jung
When my Dad passed away unexpectedly while I was a Senior in high school I felt like a big part of me of was now missing. I felt lost and unsure of what my path was supposed to be. Now I had family members that wanted to tell me what it should be, like what career I needed to choose in order to make a lot of money and what big school I should attend. But this was their vision, not mine. It wasn’t until I looked deep within my heart and soul did my vision of what I wanted to become became crystal clear.
Now at 18, I didn’t know a lot of things (even though I thought I did at the time) I knew three things I wanted to do for sure:
1. I wanted to serve by putting the needs of others before my own. This is why I became a teacher.
2. I wanted to lead by having a positive influence on others to be their very best, not necessarily for themselves, but to be their best for others. This is why I became an instructional coach and administrator.
3. I wanted to inspire others by setting a positive example in everything I do and help them to realize their own gifts and talents so they can pay it forward and inspire others. That is why I am writing this blog.
The answers to your purpose do not lie in a book. It doesn’t lie in the opinion of others. It lies deep within your heart. It’s a sleeping giant just waiting to be awoken. Don’t let another moment pass you by. Do something great because that is what you are.
What does this quote mean to you and how can you apply today’s message towards increasing your own self awareness?
