The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are – Carl Jung
I’m facing a situation where the environment I inhabit feels less and less true to my values or the values I talk about here. I get this distinct feeling of a disconnect between me and my surroundings. And it brings with it the pain of not belonging anymore.
This is the truth: that I want to be true to myself. And it means I have to choose what’s true for me. I stand facing two roads: one makes me choose safety and playing small and keeping up appearances. The other asks me to stand in my own courage and move on. And now my eyes conjure up two contrasting images: one of a shrunken human being, and the other standing tall. The question is, which one do I want to be?
If it was for me, I would have chosen shrinking. It’s what I’ve done all my life. Playing small to fit in. But now, the greater calling comes from having a ‘why’. Which choice will get me closer to my ‘why’? This project and you chefs are my ‘why’. Standing tall and walking my talk will help me serve you better. I don’t know what I’ll encounter along that second road, but I know I will meet it with all of myself.
Why do I share this? Because we’re all connected as human beings. By choosing what’s true to me, I give you permission to do the same.
Have you experienced this or are you going through something similar? I’d love to hear what road you chose. I’ll let you know what unfolds for me!