We Aren’t Our Roles

by | Sep 21, 2015 | Self-image

No matter how strongly we identify with our role as parent, child, sibling, professional, intellectual, artist, etc., none of these paints an even remotely complete picture of who we are. Like actors, we play many different roles. Unlike actors, we sometimes get...

Who We Are

by | May 23, 2015 | Self-Awareness, Self-image

Most of us work diligently to create and maintain a particular identity. We use our careers, talents, abilities and intelligence to define ourselves. But, even the sum of all these characteristics doesn’t come close to the truth of who we really are. We’re...

Identity Is a Thief

by | May 17, 2015 | Self-image

There’s nothing wrong with developing a healthy identity as long as you don’t believe it’s who you really are. Trying too hard to become a somebody distracts and robs you of being your authentic self. Attaining a level of status, position or fame...

What Really Matters?

by | Apr 20, 2015 | Self-image, True Self

What truly brings meaning to your life and warms your heart probably isn’t your accomplishments or the money in your bank account. Yet so many of us expend the bulk of our mental and physical energy dealing with unimportant details that don’t necessarily...