“The art of life is constant readjusting to your surroundings.” ~Kazuko Okokaura
Oftentimes, when we don’t adapt to our surroundings, it’s because we refuse to see ourselves in new ways.
Maybe you think that you’re a shy person, so you let that justify sitting alone when an intimate gathering suddenly turns into a party.
Or you believe that you’re unmotivated, so you don’t make the effort to promote yourself when a potential new partner walks into your life.
Or you feel certain that you’re not tech-savvy, so you refuse to learn a new software that could make you far more valuable to your company.
The world is going to change around us, and opportunities will present themselves every day, every hour, and every moment.
Whether or not we seize those possibilities depends entirely on our willingness to adjust how we understand who we are and what we can do.
Today, if you feel limited by a constricting, self-imposed label, ask yourself: Would it be worth considering that I am more than the narrow sense of identity I’ve formed? If I let that go, what might I try today?
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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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