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Who Are You?

Posted on April 26, 2015 in Purpose in Life by

As children we grew up being defined by those around us, particularly our parents. I have heard it said that everything in life reproduces its kind, and we human are no different. But thanks be to God, we are not always bound to become like those who raised us–we each have a choice!

A choice to embrace who we are or desire to be! Knowing who you are therefore is a journery, a process not a destination or something you randomly awake to, but rather it is a concious yet intentional process that one engages in if they desires to meet the real self. This became apparent to me ensuing a season of struggles characterized by frustrations and agitation resulting from a pursuit of a career that failed to launch. I felt heartbroken, disappointed and later found myself between the proverbial rock and a hard place, and I soon learned that it is always safer to be on the Rock! For me the Rock meant the place of my travail, pain, birthing, inquisition, tears, laughters, sadness, awakening, awareness, hope, joy, peace, comfort, loneliness, love, empowerment, affirmation, wisdom, strength, embrace, listening, and awaking–to the truth of my identity.

By Identity I mean who I am and not what I do! I have noticed that when you ask someone who they are, some go on to answer… I am a Doctor, Programmer, Instructor or whatever; confusing the profession with identity. It’s ironic that it took me being agitated with my career for my passion to burn in flames, and for my true identity to emerge. According to John Maxwell, “success is what we get from a career but significance is what we get from service–the art of making a difference in someone else’s life.” Today, I have learned that who you are is not synonymous to what you do, but rather it speaks of your belief system. As for me, who I am is epitomized by the spirit within, that allows me to breath each moment–the spirit of my Creator residing within, and what I do is derived from the abilities He has imbued me with–the gifts or what I call the Treasure within.

Your treasure is hidden, and just like a diamond it must be mined/explored if it is to be realized, and this takes time–it is a process. Your environment not circumstances also impacts who you are. However, you are not just a mere product of your environment although that has some truth, but rather what you believe about you is your Identity: the view and feel of you by you! Whether you are aware or not, you are special, unique just as your DNA and finger print are, and you have specific abilities that distinguishes you from anyone one else! To this end, I have realized the following truths about Identity…

1. Who You are emerges from your Convictions… who you are is an overarching essence of your beliefs.
2. Who You are cannot be Justified… either you know who you are or you do not.
3. Who You are cannot be Controlled… who you are is like a bird in flight or fish in water.
4. Who You are is a Discovery… not a one time static event birth, graduation, label, etc.
5. Who You are cannot be Hidden once discovered… People feel it when you are confident or insecure about yourself.
6. Who You are is to be Embraced by You… you cannot demand others acceptance of you, only you can love and accept you.
7. Who You are is the Naked You… with the good, the bad, the inbetweens and the ugly. A composition of all the attributes that you and others may not like or understand! Yes, You are all that and a bag of chips! So, learn to get along with You, believe in you, embrace you, be gracious, kind and love you because if you do not, no one else will!!!

In summary, you are simply a unique individual, and there is no one like you in all the earth, you are truly one of a kind! You ought to rejoice… You are Amazing, Awesome, Beautiful, Unique, Gifted, Wonderful and Loved–a reflection of the wonder of Your Creator or whatever source you believe you came from. As I alluded earlier, your future is your chooice and your responsibility: choose to define yourself; do not allow what you do or others to define you! You are not destined to be what anyone thinks of you or the labels others give you. But, you are who you are–who you choose to be or want to be or aspire to be–it’s your choice!!!

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