In the pursuit of the possible, the reason for doing this is often not discussed. It is as if we should believe that every idea has its own reward. At different time, I have found myself holding different premises. We work hard so we will be financially rewarded. We risk everything for happiness, power, and/or security. We pursue the impossible because we believe.
What is the rationale for doing what I am doing? Do I know? Have I asked?
If I look closely in the mirror, I find two themes emerging.
First, the tangible outcomes to what I am doing are factors. They may not be the ultimate ones, however they are significant. Financials, the fact the opportunity is real, and the rewards of belonging to a community pull me towards an ongoing “yes”.
As strong as these factors are, I think there is more to process. At the core, the reasons we choose to take on a role and stay in the position centers on who and what we are. I am, followed by a description of some length. The actions that I take, my job, my focus, and how I exercise my freedom, are our way of embracing the “I am” statement. We do it because of our need to be true to ourselves.
When there is a conflict, we are not happy in our job. Lots of reasons come into the frame. At the center of each is the dissonance between what the reason represents and “who and what” I am.
When I read on spiritual writers observation, “Friends, that’s exactly who we are: children of God. And that’s only the beginning. Who knows how we’ll end up! What we know is that when Christ is openly revealed, we’ll see him—and in seeing him, become like him.” (1 John 3.2) I realize that many spiritual people are not true to themselves.
Life is about embracing the “whom” and “what” of our lives. We open the door to the possible. We can take any action. We can be whatever we aspire to be.
