The Privilege of Being Who You Are

American mythologist, Joseph Campbell said, “The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.” Yet, how many of us really know ourselves?  How many of us take the time it takes to discover our true selves?  

First, find out what you really want and then follow that even if it means breaking old ways of thinking and behaving.  When I decided to become a full time artist, I was breaking new ground. If I had continued with the status quo of making art part time or when I had time, I might never have experienced who I believe I was meant to be.  Mr. Campbell reminds us that we must be willing to let go of the life we have planned in order to have the life that is waiting for us.

Are there things or people in your life that are no longer serving you or your best interest?  Do you believe that you are too old, too young, that there isn't enough time or money to have, be or do what you really want?  There is a wonderful lession that the Queen in Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking-Glass teaches us.  She states, “Sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast”.  Everyday I ask my self what I think is impossible and then I believe that it isn't.

 



This is the cover photo for an art suppy catalog - a place I sometimes buy art supplies.  It reminds me that I too can be an empowered artist.  All I have to do is believe.  When I woke up this morning I believed it.  I used to think it was impossible.

 

Jack Canfield, author of the Chicken Soup books, says that we are all born with a purpose and that by living true to that purpose and staying on course, everything will soon begin to fall into place. Invisible hands will reach out and help us every step of the way.

Resolve right now to be truly yourself…to be more of who you really are…to begin experiencing the privilege of just being you and see what happens!