The Question.Who Am I?
This is a question that is unique to human consciousness, certainly fundamental, sometimes difficult, but absolutely essential if you wish to express your fullest potential in life. Suppose I were to tell you that you are aware of only a limited portion of yourself, that you may not have yet discovered your self, your true self, and that you have yet to touch upon an enormous creative power within you that can reshape your life completely. Who am I? A quick answer may bring this response: "I am an engineer." Or, "I am a person who likes people; I am full of stress and anxiety; I am a mother; I am a nobody; I am athletic; I am intellectual; I am shy." Note how often we tend to describe ourselves with positive or negative personality characteristics that we've developed or acquired over the years and accepted as being "us." Most of us do not look much deeper than that. So ask "Who am I?" now. What do you want to become? Where are you today? What have you accomplished or failed to accomplish? Do you have the career you want, the relationships you want? Do you like who you are? Are you happy? Have you realized your dreams and goals? The truth is, you are exactly where you are because of the way you answered "Who am I?" Why? Because how you answer the question determines what choices you make for yourself, moment to moment, every day of your life. You choose only what you believe is possible to choose, and these choices determine what you do with your life and who you become. If you believe you are shy, for instance, you will not choose to be a performer, even if your talent and inner desire are obvious. If you believe you aren't a good student, you may not choose a course of study that could lead you to the job you'd really like. It is very important, then, to know the absolute truth about yourself and your capabilities.
With Love from my heart to your heart,
Dr. Tae Yun Kim
He Can Do, She Can Do, Why Not Me!
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