Seeing the real me.

Who are you?  What are you capable of? (Good and bad).
What are you talented at?
What are your passions?
What are you here to accomplish?
What name have You made for yourselves thus far?
What footprints have you been leaving behind?
Do you know what your impact has really been?
How well do you really know yourself?  These are crucial questions in the quest for self understanding.

What we fail to do, is to consider the reality of who we are, and how we are known, and in becoming aware of that, make the changes to BE with integrity, how we "BE" is how we are known,  instead of  creating an illusion of an image we want.
Making those qualities and characteristics an integral part of who you are, takes work, and would save you the energy of constantly trying to remember the details of the illusion we are fronting. In my case, I have been creating an image of insignificance and smallness. It was easier, and i did not have to be responsible for bigger things- no one had any expectations of me. It was a cop-out. A safe and limited existence. Realizing this makes me sad.

Something that I realized just recently, was that there is one person that somehow, in his being himself, He is able to encourage or coax out of me, the greatness that lies within me, that has been suppressed for much too long. I began to see that I like who I am around him. I don't think he realizes he has that effect.
This is significant.
How does he do it? Is it something he says? Something he does? Yes and No. He Inspires me. I can't put my finger on it- the way he does it; but he does- and without realizing it.
I have spent years being small and insignificant, keeping my opinions to myself, and thinking my opinion does not matter, or they just upset people..

I love to read what he writes, and he tends to encourage discussion and friendly debate and sharing of
 ideas and points of view.  I know I feel at times intimidated, because he is highly intelligent and very aware of what is going on around him - on many levels.
 Being genuine and real helps me to connect to that part of myself that is empowered and strong, and insightful. When I read and respond to the comments on his discussion ( whether his or another's comments) I find am Usually concise and clear. Thoughts and insights seem to come  from a wise place within me- and the perspective I give is often considered and on occasion may influences the conversation. just have to be honestly me-
Now, I realize my perspective is a little unusual and uncommon at times, however it seems to bring a whole new perspective to the conversation.

I feel it is ok to be me, and I have dared to allow myself to be me- opened myself up a little at a time. I have learned to appreciate myself  as me,.. and even feel a stronger connection to the eternal part of me.

I like who I am around him, and that I find myself inspired to be all I can be. I feel blessed.
I am grateful that he is part of my life- and I would like to grow this connection and nurture it.
Hopefully I am able to return the favour in some way.
 If anyone of you is lucky enough to find a connection like this in your life- or even surround yourself with people that see and encourage the best part of yourself... do not do anything to jeopardize those friendships and connections.
 Soon you will begin to see  the greatest and best part of yourself is always present.

Wishing you all the love and greatness through self discovery.

Hugs!

~Q
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