I am…
You are so much more than your job title, any role description or anything that tries to describe you.
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You’re Too Grand |
I was delightfully reminded of this by the opening statement on Evelyn Rodriguez’s Biography page: “No one should be constrained by their bio — it’s just a fleeting glimpse of a multidimensional being.”
Labeling yourself, even with a long-winded description (never-mind those goofy four-letter designations, cutesy monikers, or colors you get assigned by “personality assessments”) is like trying trying to photograph the Grand Canyon. No matter how hard you try, you can’t do it justice.
And the principle holds when you try to label others as well. It’s limiting. Unfair. And just plain wrong.
The next time you hear the words, “I am…” tumble out of your mouth, stop. Think. And no matter what you say next, be sure to append your statement with “…and so much more!”
And mentally add that phrase to any label or description you’d presume to make of another.
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December 8th, 2005 at 9:37 am
What a relief to read this post! For years I’ve struggled to define myself in ways that reflected my most “essential self.” I must have 2 dozen different bios filed on my computer for required speaking/training engagements. Secretly I just bristle at having to box myself in with a label. From now on I will add ” . . .and so much more!” Thank you for reminding us that we are multi-dimensional beings - YES!
December 8th, 2005 at 10:49 am
Hi Debbie!
Welcome to the Network. So glad you enjoyed this post. Yes, define yourself “outside the box” — always!
Here’s a devious little habit I have. Whenever any form (from the government or other institution) directs that I declare my “race” I always write in “human.”
Our essence is so wonderfully broad and diverse we cannot and should not agree to arbitrary, confining labels. No matter how you think of/describe yourself, you are so much more!
More power to you,
Don
December 19th, 2005 at 9:10 pm
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