At one time or another, all of us have dreamed of becoming a hero or heroine, a celebrity or someone else who stands out above the crowd.
And yet, if we were honest with ourselves, we are often reactors rather than actors in our own lives. That happens when life seems like a runaway train we are scrambling to catch. Too often, we try to live our lives with far too little information about how the game of life really works.
Think about this fact: Most things in life come with detailed instructions. Pages of instructions. Yet, the thing that matters most to us, life itself, doesn't have one instruction manual. We have to discover the way to live our lives for ourselves!
The first part of the discovery process is to learn about who we are. We need to become the Burke and Wills of our own personal territory, discovering our signature talents/strengths, limitations, triggers, motivations, tendencies, skills, goals, hopes, wishes, expectations, and themes.
Early in our lives, we understand that we have a personality unique from everyone else's. Later, we'll understand that personalities are shaped by our genetics, our personal life experiences, and the manner in which we interpret those experiences. Life is one long succession of learning experiences - and too often we have to endure the same lesson over and over again before we learn it by heart!
An old saying points out, "If we don't learn the lessons that life sends our way, they will simply dress up in different clothes and march right back into our lives."
An important aspect of self-discovery occurs when we recognise that individuals are all different, that each of us sees the world through our unique lenses. This is the perspective from the inside looking out.
The second part of the discovery process pulls us outside ourselves and into the experiences of others, which will enrich our lives incalculably. We can amass a great wealth in lifetime experiences by learning from others.
As a suggestion, once you've started the process of self-discovery, look for input. Ask questions. Search for feedback. There are countless resources at our fingertips: professional organisations, community education classes, local TAFE colleges, chambers of commerce and business associations, libraries, books, professional journals, networking groups, individuals, mentors, alumni offices, executive coaches, friends, and many more.
Life is about learning to know and understand one's self, and it is the most motivating and inspiring quest in the world.
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