Are You Stealing From Others Without Knowing It?

What is the most interesting thing in the world to you?

When you first read that question, your mind has a tendency to go down a mental list of all the extraordinary tangible things you can think of, like - places, people, topics, etc.. Or, you might think of things like love, nature, art, etc. But more than likely, your natural inclination was to think of anything but "you". Right?

But why not "you"?

We get so wrapped up in the external part of our lives it's easy to lose ourselves in the process. You define yourself according to who others need you to be, and spend your time fulfilling those roles. Then one day you look around and find yourself trying remembering who you are without those things to define you.

By being all things to all people except yourself, you not only rob yourself of the joy of living the extraordinary life possible for you, you also rob those closest to you of the opportunity to live and experience it also.

My daughter was out of the house and my son was 16 when I was 40-years-old. Through a series of events, I ended up traveling overseas; it was my first experience going outside the borders of the USA. When I came back several months later, I returned with a higher purpose, a mission in life. I was offered a position as an International Liaison/Spokesperson between the US and Europe with an Institute in Nepal that worked with poverty stricken children. I was so excited. I had put so much of myself into everyone else for years, and now I was finally taking a step forward for ME!

Two months later my daughter had twin daughters. My role as an International Liaison evaporated into thin air as I ended up accepting the role of "full-time mom" to my granddaughters instead.

I couldn't have them put into foster care. I knew I was doing the right thing, but once again, my life was filled with doing what others needed from me, and putting my dreams back on hold.

Years later, one of the 5-year-old twins was talking to me about her big dreams in life. As I listened to her, it 'hit' me. She had those big dreams because her grandma taught her to. By not focusing on my own dreams in life, I was inadvertently stifling hers! The unlimited potential within me, that I was not using, could be a stepping stone for her! I wasn't just keeping myself back; I was keeping everyone I loved around me from benefiting from the extraordinary life that was possible 'through me'.

Failing to make 'you' a priority in your own life, to ignore your obligation to "yourself", to pursue and realize your own dreams, doesn't just affect you. By not becoming FULLY the person you are capable of being, you deny MANY other lives of their full potential also. Lives that need your extraordinary life to influence and change theirs. Realizing your dreams won't happen by accident. It is deliberate intent, followed by conscious, calculated, purposeful ACTION, which brings them to fruition.

YOU NEED TO BE THE MOST INTERESTING THING IN THE WORLD TO "YOU". That doesn't mean neglecting others, it means not neglecting YOU. Focus on taking the time to become the most interesting thing to YOU. It's a journey that ends up being a win-win, for you, and everyone around you!

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