Finding Yourself

When people usually talks about finding themselves, I tend to ask if they were lost. They may not be seen by other people, but I’m sure we all know where our “self” is. Therefore, I found the term of “finding yourself” to be pointless, at least when related to backpacking across Europe or doing a road trip from Cali to NY. But I did see its purpose in figuring out where one truly belongs. The same way babies have that weird reaction when they first realize their little feet can take them from one toy to another; I think young adults also need to have that experience. Where they find something they are passionate about, and work it to the point that it also takes them from one job, dream, aspiration or invention to something greater.

Then I came across this quote, and its words are so true… It is NOT about finding ourselves. We are already here. What we have to do, is create the life that we want to be a part of. Place ourselves in circumstances that will work out in our favor and provide us with opportunities that will make us better, stronger and more useful. If a chef is hungry, he or she creates a meal. If an artist wants to see a painting, they create a picture. If a person wants to be a spectacle, they create drama.

It’s time we stop looking for ourselves. Who we are, is already inside of us. We just have to create the space for that character to shine.