"We can also, and instead, choose to look inward and ask if, perhaps, the source of our irritability lies not with others or with external conditions, but with ourselves. Have we chosen work that does not align with our internal values, or passions, or interests? Have we chosen comfort over courage? Have we chosen a vocation meant to placate and please others, such as our parents or societal expectations?"
These are essentially the same questions I started asking myself two years ago before finding a new job and moving back to be closer to family. Becoming more self aware to the lack of your authenticity is indeed critical to moving forward into a more joyful and truly content being.
"We can also, and instead, choose to look inward and ask if, perhaps, the source of our irritability lies not with others or with external conditions, but with ourselves. Have we chosen work that does not align with our internal values, or passions, or interests? Have we chosen comfort over courage? Have we chosen a vocation meant to placate and please others, such as our parents or societal expectations?"
These are essentially the same questions I started asking myself two years ago before finding a new job and moving back to be closer to family. Becoming more self aware to the lack of your authenticity is indeed critical to moving forward into a more joyful and truly content being.
Good words, Mike.
Thanks for the good words in return, Derek!
Wonderful insights here Mike ✨
Thanks Jeremy! Appreciate that a lot