In exercise one, you explored your core identity. As you learned in the first session, a strong core helps you remain centered when you have doubts and fears. How did this exercise go for you? Was it easier or harder than you expected? Did you come up with anything surprising?
I thought this exercise was going to be simple, especially since I am an MP alum, but as I did it I kept coming up with more things. I guess I know myself better than I thought I did. The one that came as a real revelation for some reason was that I am a young adult. I had never said that outloud in my own head, and putting it on paper made it clear that I am no longer a kid. Funny how that slipped by me all these years...
I was surprised at the things that popped into my head right away. I can freely admit that I don't know myself as well as I should. I am continually finding out things about me. This is kind of a strange thing to realize. Shouldn't you know yourself? Am I unhappy because of it? Am I unhappy for other reasons? Weird!
I wasn't completely comfortable coming up with a list of how great I was... How am I supposed to do this? I mean, what the hell do I know? Even if this list is about me... After a little introspection I jotted down 4 things, all favorable qualities. Funny how the adjectives don't just come flowing out when asked to describe yourself.
The 5th and final trait I chicken scratched was that I am humble. I must be humble because I was half blushing when I finally jotted down the first four things about myself. I wonder what others' Top 5 list of me would look like...
That was really interesting Dave! I don't know what others' lists about you would look like, but I want to give you props on the humility. I think that is pretty lacking in our world today. I think it is fascinating that we have all had such different experiences with what seems like a simple exercise. We have a lot to learn from each other!
Great posts! Thank you. It isn't a question of "knowing yourself" it is a question of being in tune with yourself. In the end, what's most true is that you want what's good for you, you strive to be healthy and to belong. This innate desire, to lookout for number one, is a unique position that only you play. It is who you are. It is what's left when you strip away all of the rules, beliefs and behavior patterns.
I came up with 5 things that keep me extremely busy and stretched in many directions!
ReplyDeleteI thought this exercise was going to be simple, especially since I am an MP alum, but as I did it I kept coming up with more things. I guess I know myself better than I thought I did. The one that came as a real revelation for some reason was that I am a young adult. I had never said that outloud in my own head, and putting it on paper made it clear that I am no longer a kid. Funny how that slipped by me all these years...
ReplyDeleteI was surprised at the things that popped into my head right away. I can freely admit that I don't know myself as well as I should. I am continually finding out things about me. This is kind of a strange thing to realize. Shouldn't you know yourself? Am I unhappy because of it? Am I unhappy for other reasons? Weird!
ReplyDeleteI wasn't completely comfortable coming up with a list of how great I was... How am I supposed to do this? I mean, what the hell do I know? Even if this list is about me... After a little introspection I jotted down 4 things, all favorable qualities. Funny how the adjectives don't just come flowing out when asked to describe yourself.
ReplyDeleteThe 5th and final trait I chicken scratched was that I am humble. I must be humble because I was half blushing when I finally jotted down the first four things about myself. I wonder what others' Top 5 list of me would look like...
That was really interesting Dave! I don't know what others' lists about you would look like, but I want to give you props on the humility. I think that is pretty lacking in our world today.
ReplyDeleteI think it is fascinating that we have all had such different experiences with what seems like a simple exercise. We have a lot to learn from each other!
Heather and Dave,
ReplyDeleteGreat posts! Thank you. It isn't a question of "knowing yourself" it is a question of being in tune with yourself. In the end, what's most true is that you want what's good for you, you strive to be healthy and to belong. This innate desire, to lookout for number one, is a unique position that only you play. It is who you are. It is what's left when you strip away all of the rules, beliefs and behavior patterns.
Andy