Remember Who You Are

Typically, I move with certainty. Sometimes I move too casually, but still certain. For longer than I care to admit, I’ve been unclear. I’ve been doubting myself, my abilities, and undervaluing my skills. Additionally, those things I’ve accomplished, I diminish. In my mind, they don’t count, but I’ve been reminded that's not true.

Several colleagues in the past few weeks have acknowledged my achievements. They’ve emphasized the importance of my accomplishments. They’ve spoken truths about my ability to do things others simply cannot. They’ve reminded me of who I am.

I’m better than my current state. I am more than what I do for a living. The challenge for me has been comfort. Although I’m living in another country, doing something I’ve never done professionally, and building a business I’ve never built, it seems normal. Since, for more than three years, it is my normal.

Those things in my past, I feel, are irrelevant. But those close to me have reminded me I’m wrong. What I’ve done is not only relevant, but necessary. Without those achievements, I wouldn’t be able to do what I’m doing. Each thing builds on the other until the edifice is complete. So I’m remembering who I am. I’m reviewing prior awards and recognitions, not for pride or ego, but to remember I’ve done great things which can help me do even greater.

Today, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, I am grateful that:

I’m making headway on the business plan. It’s a challenge, but it’s getting done. A little bit at a time, it’ll get finished.

Veronica and I got to go to Carbon. I enjoy myself more when I’m making healthy choices. Eating right, walking, monogamy, and the like all fall into the healthy choices category.

Some lessons, old as they may be, are still pertinent. I can’t rest on my laurels, but it doesn’t mean they are irrelevant. I’ve got to find a nice balance between the two.

How easily do you recall who you truly are?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!