"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary". - Steve Jobs.
Knowing who you are and being comfortable with who you are is the dream right? I think we have to be content with constantly finding out more about ourselves and being comfortable with how we pursue that goal.
There will always be unknowns and we have to be comfortable with that, and the process/journey is more important than the outcome/destination in my opinion. What do you think?
As a side note, I remember watching an interview with Lance Armstrong and I was amazed at how comfortable he was with 'cheating' and 'lying' throughout his career. I almost admired how content he was within himself... I didn't necessarily admire him, but I could sense the comfort he had in talking about his motivations.
I've seen it many times but in more noble situations. When amidst a group of people ragging on someone for doing a certain activity, somebody pipes up and says they do the same thing. They are comfortable with who they are and what they do, and it eviscerates the power the group had in their mocking.
I've felt it with my journey through R4R and as the mental health landscape has changed. Being comfortable with my struggles has allowed me to be proud of overcoming them, and in return, it's actually reduced the weight those struggles hold.
Yeah, I think there's a bit of that "the most important relationship you'll ever have is the relationship you have with yourself" mantra here. We really do neglect ourselves, intentionally or otherwise.
I agree, wholeheartedly. I said to the psych yesterday, I don't regret a single drink or drug I ever took. Because without it I'm not here now and I don't know for certain that my life would have been any better without it. The same goes for being diagnosed with ADHD in my late 20s. For a while, I was bitter that I slipped through the cracks. But I don't know for certain that I would be in a better position had I been diagnosed and/or medicated from a younger age. I feel lucky to finally be in the position that I am in where I feel like mentally/emotionally I'm really starting to push through the other side. I just want to try to get a little bit better, every day, for the rest of my life, at whatever it is I'm trying to do.
I've been feeling a lot like that lately, I'm doing more of the things that scare(d) me than ever before. Each time I do them I realise they weren't as scary as I had imagined before taking them on. I want to get good at doing things that scare me. I think that's where the real magic is.
It would be cool to get to about 95% comfortable with who we are so that we always have a reason to get up and get better each day.
I think social media has caused has to rely on and seek validation to feel good about ourselves. it's such a freeing feeling when you realise that the person you need to love and validation from the most, is yourself. Thanks for another great read Sam.
Oh man. It’s been an exhausting week for you and yours. Panic attacks are extremely frightening and yes, physically painful at times, too. I like your words about not going out to find your tribe - that your tribe will find the authentic you. Keep on keeping on Sam 💪🏼
They're the worst. This one was partially my fault though. I wasn't dealing with a few things the way I should have been. I was being lazy and hoped they would go away. Got complacent and thought it might just fix it's self on its own. It never does. I know that.
Thanks for all your support, Amanda. I really appreciate it.
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary". - Steve Jobs.
I'm hearing ya, mate...
baby steps...
Love it.
Knowing who you are and being comfortable with who you are is the dream right? I think we have to be content with constantly finding out more about ourselves and being comfortable with how we pursue that goal.
There will always be unknowns and we have to be comfortable with that, and the process/journey is more important than the outcome/destination in my opinion. What do you think?
As a side note, I remember watching an interview with Lance Armstrong and I was amazed at how comfortable he was with 'cheating' and 'lying' throughout his career. I almost admired how content he was within himself... I didn't necessarily admire him, but I could sense the comfort he had in talking about his motivations.
I've seen it many times but in more noble situations. When amidst a group of people ragging on someone for doing a certain activity, somebody pipes up and says they do the same thing. They are comfortable with who they are and what they do, and it eviscerates the power the group had in their mocking.
I've felt it with my journey through R4R and as the mental health landscape has changed. Being comfortable with my struggles has allowed me to be proud of overcoming them, and in return, it's actually reduced the weight those struggles hold.
Yeah, I think there's a bit of that "the most important relationship you'll ever have is the relationship you have with yourself" mantra here. We really do neglect ourselves, intentionally or otherwise.
I agree, wholeheartedly. I said to the psych yesterday, I don't regret a single drink or drug I ever took. Because without it I'm not here now and I don't know for certain that my life would have been any better without it. The same goes for being diagnosed with ADHD in my late 20s. For a while, I was bitter that I slipped through the cracks. But I don't know for certain that I would be in a better position had I been diagnosed and/or medicated from a younger age. I feel lucky to finally be in the position that I am in where I feel like mentally/emotionally I'm really starting to push through the other side. I just want to try to get a little bit better, every day, for the rest of my life, at whatever it is I'm trying to do.
I've been feeling a lot like that lately, I'm doing more of the things that scare(d) me than ever before. Each time I do them I realise they weren't as scary as I had imagined before taking them on. I want to get good at doing things that scare me. I think that's where the real magic is.
It would be cool to get to about 95% comfortable with who we are so that we always have a reason to get up and get better each day.
I think social media has caused has to rely on and seek validation to feel good about ourselves. it's such a freeing feeling when you realise that the person you need to love and validation from the most, is yourself. Thanks for another great read Sam.
Thanks, Clare, it was a real light bulb moment for me and I felt a little bit sill for only having it now. But hey, at least I had it!
Oh man. It’s been an exhausting week for you and yours. Panic attacks are extremely frightening and yes, physically painful at times, too. I like your words about not going out to find your tribe - that your tribe will find the authentic you. Keep on keeping on Sam 💪🏼
They're the worst. This one was partially my fault though. I wasn't dealing with a few things the way I should have been. I was being lazy and hoped they would go away. Got complacent and thought it might just fix it's self on its own. It never does. I know that.
Thanks for all your support, Amanda. I really appreciate it.