The sun sets on another day…
Cold and wintery are the only words that can describe what I saw at sunset tonight. As the sky darkened I knew that high above the picture was much different. A sky full of color and a panoramic masterpiece awaited those who could see it.
The common song asks the easy question, who are you? Many people can answer easily, many people cannot, and there are those who don’t even think about the question. In the end is there a question more important than defining who we are? Is there a question more important than the definition of how we adapt to everything around us?
Are we truly defined by who we are, or by who we think we are? This is an important question as often people are not sure of who they really are and as they progressed through life they may have questions that become complicated along the way. Most importantly who they think they are.
I have met many people who think they are doing the right thing, that they are amazing, that they change the world through things like momentum and patience. As you peel away the onion, some of these people get there by utterly destroying those behind them or changing the paths of others in favor of themselves. Is this who they truly think they are?
I recently had a conversation with a family member and although they created significant turmoil for not only our family but for everyone around us, they felt consistently that they were doing the right thing. Can we truly trust our self perception? Do we want to?
It’s often a series of conflicting arguments internally to determine what is best for us and what is best for those around us. I met a woman once who was the most giving person in the world, but away from others she was vindictive and a consistent annihilator of others from behind. When I asked her if there was anything good to say about the people she was degrading she realized what she had said and backpedaled on a lot of it, but was that truly a slip or was it something that was meant to be considered? I knew later when I found that she was doing the same thing to me. And I was told quite clearly that she started every conversation with what a good person she was trying to be.
If you consider how to be a good person I will give you 3 easy things that you can try. These are not all inclusive and definitely not a representation of everything but they are worth trying.
- Be who you are, no matter what. Unapologetically you is a worthwhile goal.
- Lift others whenever possible. Help other people see and realize beyond what you consider. Help them realize a bigger picture that includes you.
- Don’t ever drag someone down. Even if you should, walk away and don’t drag people down. It doesn’t make you look better to bring other people lower but instead lol to see you as well and potentially ruins your credibility.
Now obviously this is an all inclusive, so take it as you can, and i hope you enjoy your day.
So as the sun sets on another day, be you, you are special, you can make a difference, find a way to make every day amazing as you are being you, and enjoy the ride, no matter what.
Sleep sweet, love life, and know yourself…