July 24, 2023 – A

Knowing who we are
and aligning ourselves with who we are,
living out of who we are
in each situation as it arises
means noticing/knowing 
what we like and don't like,
what brings us to life
and what robs us of life,
what is "us" and what is "not us,"
and so on, like that.

It means noticing/knowing 
what our original nature is and is not.

The old Myers/Briggs Personality Inventory
is one path to figuring some things out
about ourselves.
An internet search will bring a lap full of options
directly to your laptop.

Knowing what our innate virtues/attributes/qualities/
talents/specialties are
is an excellent foundation
for knowing what we are best at
and what we had best leave alone
(You don't want me doing anything with numbers for you
or singing at your next wedding).

We are well-equipped to know
when and where to draw lines,
and to live within lines
that have been accurately drawn.

We live to know and serve who we are,
not to ignore and sacrifice who we are.
Our identity and authenticity
are a gyroscope enabling us to 
remain balanced,
on the beam
and in harmony with ourselves
through all the circumstances
and situations
life throws at us.

It starts with noticing and knowing 
what we know,
and honoring that with the way we live
through all that comes our way.

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