You Are the Only You
Many people spend so much time trying to be like everyone else. They wear the “right” clothes, listen to the “right” music, and watch the “right” TV shows. But none if it may actually feel right.
You are the only you on the entire planet. Only you have your talents, skills and abilities. You and your best friend, sibling, or cousin may be alike in many ways, but you each have your own likes and dislikes, preferences, and ways of looking at the world.
That is the way it is supposed to be. You are not supposed to be like everyone else.
Each person has their own purpose, their own reason for being here. Your job is to find that purpose, determine your mission, and make it happen.
You know when you find your purpose because you will feel passion. You will feel excitement and enthusiasm about what you are doing. But your purpose may be different from you best friend’s.
If she is passionate about animals and wants to volunteer at the local animal shelter, that is great because she found her passion. But if you are not all that excited about taking care of animals, let her volunteer while you find something you are passionate about, maybe helping children, politics, or baking pastries. It could be anything!
Everyone wants to be useful and have work that they love. Take the time now to find out what you love. Try new things. If it pops into your head to learn to play the guitar, learn Japanese, or write a novel, give it a try. The idea may have popped in there because it is something you would really enjoy or something that will really help you later on.
Follow your own instincts and have fun with it.
Tags: children, communication, education, people skills
Effective Communication | lifeskills | May 26, 2009
