“To dream of the person you would like to be is to waste the person you are.” -Unknown
It’s one of life’s greatest challenges: learning to constantly evolve without undermining the beauty of who you are in this moment. In fact, it seems like a bit of a contradiction. If you’re committed to becoming who you could be, how can you simultaneously value and honor who you are?
I suspect it’s all about perspective.
You honor who you are when you know you have more to learn but appreciate that, right now, you are someone who is capable of doing that.
You honor who you are when you know there’s a lot you can accomplish, but you realize that what really matters isn’t what you achieve tomorrow; it’s what you start today.
You honor who you are when you know you have vast potential, but you don’t let obstacles on the way to your dreams compromise your sense of self-worth.
And lastly, you honor who you are when you realize that regardless of who you become, your life matters. You matter.
Today if you find yourself getting lost in thoughts of who you should be, remember: Your life is valuable not because of where you’re going, but because of what you choose to do right now.
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About Lori Deschene
Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha. She started the site after struggling with depression, bulimia, and toxic shame so she could recycle her former pain into something useful and inspire others do the same. She recently created the Breaking Barriers to Self-Care eCourse to help people honor their needs—so they can feel their best, be their best, and live their best possible life. If you’re ready to start thriving instead of merely surviving, you can learn more and get instant access here.
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