I am imperfection...
That was how I thought of myself for many years. I might not be perfect in English, and
I’m not a model. Despite my height and English not being my native tongue, I was
taught that I had to be a certain person in order to be accepted. I found myself craving to be something
that was not my true self.
For most of my life, I was taught to improve my weaknesses. Then recently, a wise person told me to
dig deep, focus on my inner self, and mediate on it. After I took that advice, I discovered a new practice and it
has informed my every thoughts and actions. So instead of focusing on what is wrong with me and/or why I
am not perfect in English or taller, I decided to explore a new way of
thinking, which was to focus on my strengths.
Soon, I realized that I could start conservations with strangers
and feel connected with them. On
one occasion, I even became best friends with a complete stranger by the end of
our flight. (I wonder what this
strength would be…Networking perhaps?)
I also examined my habit of maintaining three different
to-do-lists and my ability to remain focused by getting ‘in the zone’,
especially when I am planning activities and goals for the day, week, and month
in my Passion Planner, yes, that includes weekends. (This sounds like, according to the Strengthfinder 2.0.)
Also, when there is an uncontrollable life event, like a
funeral, I would maintain my composure, and be the one to take charge and plan
it even though it is emotionally challenging. (Resilience, it is!)
I can now
easily identify the strengths within me.
One might say these strengths evolve from life situations and
experiences, while others believe they exist at birth, and that one was born
with these talents.
Don’t get me wrong; I’m still going to put my energy into development. However, for years I neglected my
talents. Now, I am nurturing my strengths
and talents by choosing to embrace them! I challenge you to do the same! Afterward, I
guarantee you will feel as I do:
I am enough.
