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Daily Question, August 28

How can I treasure the uniqueness of who I am and what I might share with the world?

  • TofuLove
    Well I use to think I wasn't anything special, I'd see people with so much more in terms of social ability, intelligence, appearance etc and I'd try to be like them. But now, I realize the person I didn't like, that old me had a lot of great qualities, chief among them seeing the best in others ... so now I think that being me is pretty awesome. I just try to be me and appreciate the good I contribute through being me. I'm a very optimistic person that sees the best in others, the world, and can...

    Well I use to think I wasn’t anything special, I’d see people with so much more in terms of social ability, intelligence, appearance etc and I’d try to be like them. But now, I realize the person I didn’t like, that old me had a lot of great qualities, chief among them seeing the best in others … so now I think that being me is pretty awesome. I just try to be me and appreciate the good I contribute through being me. I’m a very optimistic person that sees the best in others, the world, and can find pages of positive to say about even people others really dislike. As I get older I realize that’s really rare!! So I try to share with others my enthusiasm for their positive qualities.

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  • Dusty Su

    I am doing a daily exercise after a training session with a group of parents who have children with autism . “I really like this about myself today because… I especially like this about…” name of child” today because… “. Said in front of the child. We all then raise our arms with a celebratory superhero call of” Tah, Dada, Duh-Duh-Daaaah”… I also do this exercise as it helps me appreciate what I uniquely bring to the table.

  • GCharlotte

    I may treaure the uniqueness of who I am by being close to God through prayer and worship by read His great Books so by doing this I may offer myself to the world. Being close to God I am uniquely loved by Him by who I am alone and with others like my parents and family at best.

  • Present Moment

    I am grateful for life. And that’s enough time spent on treasuring my uniqueness. I look outward when I have a surplus of love to give. I’m very tired of the ” me, me” focus. Let me delight in the other.

  • Ian

    I can treasure my uniqueness best when I don’t take myself so seriously. I am much more open to loving and relating to the world when I take a deep breath, find the humor in life and am freely able to laugh at myself in a healthy way.

  • Kat

    By making time to celebrate growth and contribution – with others and alone.

  • Elizabeth M Jones

    By being myself and trusting that self will be a blessing. Trusting that that is enough. MY unique self a gift to the world.

  • Hot Sauce

    I can treasure the uniqueness of who I am by remembering my story. It is a long one, but it is one that is important and that gives clues about my purpose in life and who I am meant to be, as well as where I am heading, as well as what my collective dharma to humanity is. Remembering my story helps me to understand where I am headed.

  • Francine Marie Tolf

    As a poet, my immediate response was “through my work, ” but the larger answer is, by being, living and writing as authentically as possible.

  • Sarah

    By being still and listening to my true voice.

  • Linda

    I have come to the realization that while I am a kind person, I am not necessarily a nice person. I have berated myself for that, but I am coming to realize that I have strengths beyond niceness, that I can evaluate a situation and determine how and if I can help. In the past, niceness was my goal and I often misjudged situations to my detriment, just trying to be “nice.”

  • Journey
    I know I am unique. I believe God looked into my mother's womb and specially wove me and wrote every day of my life. I believe I am unique and that God has a plan for me. An Eastern philosopher put this differently "God has knelt down in whatever spot you are right now and put an X on it with your name on it. You are here because you are meant to be here, it was designed by the Divine One". While I firmly believe I am unique, I have not been able to identify who I am and what I might share with ...

    I know I am unique. I believe God looked into my mother’s womb and specially wove me and wrote every day of my life. I believe I am unique and that God has a plan for me. An Eastern philosopher put this differently “God has knelt down in whatever spot you are right now and put an X on it with your name on it. You are here because you are meant to be here, it was designed by the Divine One”. While I firmly believe I am unique, I have not been able to identify who I am and what I might share with the world. I ask myself this question very often but fail to come up with an answer. I don’t have any talents I can easily identify that will add value to the world. I know I am funny and my friends and colleagues laugh especially when I make fun of myself but that’s hardly adding value. I truly dont know how to understand who I am and what I might share. Any suggestions on how I can identify this will be truly welcome. Thank you all.

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    • Tom

      My sister-in-law has a saying in one of her bathrooms that reads laughter is like soap for the soul, it washes everything clean. Laughter is a gift that we receive and can be given as you do. As for myself I think just by inquiring about who I am adds value to the world. It is part of my purpose and a talent. Doing the often difficult work to understand who we are adds value to the world. It may not always seem like it, but I feel you are on the right path.

    • Journey

      Thank you Maya for the insight.

    • Maya

      Dear Journey, making people laugh is one of the most beautiful gifts you can make. They value it – I hope you’ll be able to see that, too.Thank you.

  • Tom

    Treasuring my own uniqueness has been a journey. Often I stray from the path that has led me to my true self. I think it is part of human nature to attempt to fit in at times to the detriment of our true selves. Accepting my uniqueness allows me to know that I am necessary to the tapestry that makes up the world. If I do not share myself in my unique way, then myself, and the world are a bit diminished during those moments. I am always allowed to begin again in my unique way.

  • Rena Barker

    Self-inquiry, what’s going on externally and internally. What’s arriving me emotionally physically and mentally.
    Getting in touch with myself with authenticity. Express myself with care and awareness. Connect with others with kindness and respect.

  • Antoinette

    I can treasure what I have to offer when I cultivate courage to show up and share.
    I’m currently working on where I belong .
    How does one know where they belong ? With almost all the labels stripped off – where do I belong ?

  • Anneclaire
    Ah! I can treasure the uniqueness of who I am by remembering that I was created by a loving God, who loves me more than I love myself, who created me in love, to love and be loved, and who gifted me with many gifts and talents for the up-building of his kingdom. I was created to be gift, but not knowing my own true nature sometimes I have been more of a pain that a gift! I am getting better at accepting and treasuring the uniqueness of who I am. Gratefulness.org has certainly been a help, but al...

    Ah! I can treasure the uniqueness of who I am by remembering that I was created by a loving God, who loves me more than I love myself, who created me in love, to love and be loved, and who gifted me with many gifts and talents for the up-building of his kingdom. I was created to be gift, but not knowing my own true nature sometimes I have been more of a pain that a gift! I am getting better at accepting and treasuring the uniqueness of who I am. Gratefulness.org has certainly been a help, but also spending time in prayer and reading of scripture, singing to the glory of God and being with friends who are friends to our Lord and continue on their journey towards Him, who is Love unending …

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  • Michele

    Just by being me.

  • Kevin

    My daily goal in life is to take care of myself in all the ways that matter most, physically, emotionally and spiritually, and to keep myself involved in work and projects that benefit others, which in turn feed my heart and soul. If I strive for that, the uniqueness part takes care of itself

    • Antoinette

      Thanks Kevin! The purpose of my life is to be love and truth for the benefit of others. It’s a long journey but well worth it!

  • Samuel

    By always remembering that I AM a unique individual in this world of millions and must not succumb to pressures from others to “conform” in all aspects of my life to their notions of “correctness.”
    We each have unique talents and insights to offer for the betterment of our world which will be forever lost if we become totally “homogenized” and “politically correct” in our individual thoughts and actions…
    sb

    • Antoinette

      Hi Samuel,
      I am unsure of what you mean by being politically correct?
      I believe in ethical conduct and this may fall under the category of no discrimination which I would say is absolutely necessary when we are in a political arena.

      • Samuel

        With the term “politically correct” I attempted to convey the popular notion of insisting on the “comfort” of uniformity at the expense of recognizing the values of diversity. Our differences sometimes can be uncomfortable to each other but are still worthy of respect and consideration by all.
        sb

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