How To Leave Your Mark In This World
“There is nothing outside of yourself that can ever enable you to get better, stronger, richer, quicker, or smarter. Everything is within. Everything exists. Seek nothing outside of yourself.” Miyamoto Musashi
It is human nature to seek acceptance and a sense of belonging.
We desire harmony in our lives, not turmoil and opposition. It is too exhausting and uncomfortable.
To be considered different or to be the one who does not fit in can be unsettling and a significant source of stress and anxiety.
It can cause us to pull away and be reclusive in our thoughts and actions which diminishes our potential to grow in a multitude of ways.
Therefore, many of us put too much effort into seeking validation or approval, and at the same time, we are doing whatever we can to avoid facing judgment and criticism, even if it is constructive.
Our ego is sensitive. Our self-esteem is held hostage by others.
“What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others.” Confucius
It cannot remain this way.
Residing on this pendulum is a form of imprisonment. It is far too restrictive.
