Challenging Character
You know, as I get more involved with people I notice more things that I never realized before. Do you remember that first date? It doesn’t matter if it was your very first or your first with that person, whether we know it or not, a show goes on. Then the second date we learn more and third and so on.. Is it that a person is really changing or are we getting to know the real them? How they process, think, what their perspective is, philosophy etc? Are they dramatic, energetic, dynamic, etc?
I often use my stomach more then anything when breaking down a good or bad relationship. Sometimes I ask the question “Does this feeling mean I want to know more or less?” “Why is it there?”
My grandpa once said to me that times don’t change people they were always that person inside. I never knew much at that age about what he said but the words stuck like glue in my head.
I don’t know if you can relate but this is a professional and personal struggle with me lately. I try really hard to just accept that someone I care about is really someone else. I have seen severe changes in the outside. Of course I always….always take my own inventory first. I am learning more and more about who I am and what is acceptable in and around my life. I think thats really important to know. The more I find the peace in the midst of things that confuse me right now the more my mind grows!
The big thing here is no matter how strong of a person or character you are/have, the outside affects you. The depth is up to you. Sometimes I feel that I have to be stronger in front of others or I have to look like I have it all together, and that is my own stuff getting in the way.
There is nothing better to me when getting to know someones character then humility, honesty, vulnerability and the genuine human side that says “I’m Real”. The true peace lies inside of the struggle sometimes and is wrapped in really bad packaging at times.
What I see more and more lately is amazing character standing out from the rest. I love it and crave it. The opportunity in this economy to meet someone who is doing their best, who cares about themselves AND others, who believe they can make it no matter what and who while having doubts and trials do their best and leave the rest are amazing. I know many of the connections I’ve made through Social Media, being out in Public, and just reaching out have blessed me more and more.
Today…more then any day challenge your character. Ask who you are and God gives you the answers. Be grateful for the ability to choose for yourself. You cannot be something you don’t decide to be. Right now people want you to reach out. It might be two tons of cold steel exterior but the inside is a human with a heart. Make it a game, break the seal give your absolute YOU and DECIDE what that is and live it. Thank you for reading!
