"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be." ~ Lao Tzu
There is a little exercise I ask couples to do when I conduct certain trainings or workshops. I ask each person to introduce their spouse to the group. You can do this exercise as well. Just imagine that you're at a party, or anywhere. Your spouse is there and you are introducing them to your boss, friends, etc. Most people would say: "I would like to introduce my husband, Jerry." Or, "This is my wife, Carla." Now think about what was just said. Although we are proud of our spouses and take pleasure in introducing them to others, when we "label" them first as "husband or wife", we really take something away from them as who they are. Who we are is different than what we are. (And the same can be said about others....i.e., son, daughter, etc.)
Imagine now saying, "I would like to introduce Jerry, my husband." It gives more honor and significance to Jerry as a person....as to WHO he is and not WHAT he is. I'm honored that Jerry (who he is) is my husband (what he is).
When we realize who we are and let go of what we are, then we can truly be all that we were born, designed, purposed, and called to be. Then we can be the best of what we are. We're a better spouse, parent, employee, etc., if we know WHO we are.
Carla Y. Nix
Founder
Live On Purpose Ministries
There is a little exercise I ask couples to do when I conduct certain trainings or workshops. I ask each person to introduce their spouse to the group. You can do this exercise as well. Just imagine that you're at a party, or anywhere. Your spouse is there and you are introducing them to your boss, friends, etc. Most people would say: "I would like to introduce my husband, Jerry." Or, "This is my wife, Carla." Now think about what was just said. Although we are proud of our spouses and take pleasure in introducing them to others, when we "label" them first as "husband or wife", we really take something away from them as who they are. Who we are is different than what we are. (And the same can be said about others....i.e., son, daughter, etc.)
Imagine now saying, "I would like to introduce Jerry, my husband." It gives more honor and significance to Jerry as a person....as to WHO he is and not WHAT he is. I'm honored that Jerry (who he is) is my husband (what he is).
When we realize who we are and let go of what we are, then we can truly be all that we were born, designed, purposed, and called to be. Then we can be the best of what we are. We're a better spouse, parent, employee, etc., if we know WHO we are.
Carla Y. Nix
Founder
Live On Purpose Ministries