Monday, September 5, 2011

Finding myself: Part 1

At work, we need to play by the rulers of our managers, colleagues, larger organizational culture etc.
At home we need to play by the rules of our spouses, our respective families...
Everyone you call your friend finds his/her place in the pie chart of relationships - each different, each special.
While some of us dwell in the pleasure of being a parent, trying to keep pace with their kids...others trying to find a slot in their life for a new one...
At every such interaction, there is a layer we need to wear. So...
  • Where in the grand scheme of things do you find 'yourself?' 
  • How big is the slice for 'yourself' in the pie chart of relationships - does it exist?
  • Where amidst all this is the place you can call your 'own?'
    • a place where you drop all your pretentious and be yourself
    • a place where you are connected to yourself, don't feel drawn to unsurmountable pressures & expectations
    • a place where no one reassures you of all your weaknesses (oblivious of your strengths)
    • a place where you can just breathe, smile, be happy & at peace with yourself to who you are, with all your imperfections.

While I delve deep into myself, I could do with some inspirations. Have you found this sacred place for yourself? If so, how? What's your story? 

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