Friday, November 27, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Do you wear a mask?
In fifth-century Athens, when two actors played all the parts in a Greek theatre production, the actors would wear different masks to signify a different persona. Can you picture having a conversation with someone holding up a mask? Well many of us do it every day. Now you know I’m not being literal here. I’m talking about an invisible mask that magically shields our thoughts, energy and emotions from others.
Why would someone wear a mask? One reason is they think that if people knew who they really were, they wouldn’t be liked, respected or even loved. As a result we hold up a mask of the person that we want others to see. We do this to protect ourselves because we may feel we don’t measure up and we don’t want people to see us. Some have held their mask for so long that they don’t know what it feels like without the mask.
Holding up a mask takes an inordinate amount of energy … being you takes much less. It's about accepting yourself for who you are. Loving the imperfect you. The first step is awareness. Ask yourself in every interaction "is this the real me". If you can do this you are on your way to reclaiming that energy.
Why would someone wear a mask? One reason is they think that if people knew who they really were, they wouldn’t be liked, respected or even loved. As a result we hold up a mask of the person that we want others to see. We do this to protect ourselves because we may feel we don’t measure up and we don’t want people to see us. Some have held their mask for so long that they don’t know what it feels like without the mask.
Holding up a mask takes an inordinate amount of energy … being you takes much less. It's about accepting yourself for who you are. Loving the imperfect you. The first step is awareness. Ask yourself in every interaction "is this the real me". If you can do this you are on your way to reclaiming that energy.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Stirring the Pot ... a distraction
With the advent of the 24 hour news cycle, everything is news! The supermarket tabloid "news" can now be found in mainstream media on websites and cable channels. This snooping and barrage of half truths has taken water cooler talk to a new level. It's even evident in the "reality" shows that have grown to be standard fare over the past decade. It's all about drama, stirring the pot.
This drama takes us away from what's really important. If we are focused on everything outside of us, we have no time to focus on us. We have no time to look within. When was that last time you took a few moments to take a look at yourself? When was that last time you slowed down to take stock of all your activities and behaviors. Are you on track? Do you even have a track?
Right now you have time to do this! Don't listen to that inner voice that says "do it later". That voice does not have your best interest at heart. Do it right now. Take five minutes to self assess. Think of all that you do and all that you can do. Think of yourself, relationships and family. Stir your own pot!
This drama takes us away from what's really important. If we are focused on everything outside of us, we have no time to focus on us. We have no time to look within. When was that last time you took a few moments to take a look at yourself? When was that last time you slowed down to take stock of all your activities and behaviors. Are you on track? Do you even have a track?
Right now you have time to do this! Don't listen to that inner voice that says "do it later". That voice does not have your best interest at heart. Do it right now. Take five minutes to self assess. Think of all that you do and all that you can do. Think of yourself, relationships and family. Stir your own pot!
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