The other day, I listened to a podcast called TEN PERCENT HAPPIER with Dan Harris. In this episode, the host interviews Glennon Doyle, an author, activist, podcast host, and so much more. Toward the end of the interview, Glennon talks about self and how she has spent her whole life asking herself, "Who am I?"
Of course, my ears perked at this because this very question is at the heart of what I have uncovered in my book. I anticipated her answer, certain it would align with my mindset; however, much to my surprise (at first), Glennon said, "Maybe there is no self for me to discover, and maybe there's just life to live."
My heart sank a little bit. Self-doubt crept in, and, for a split second, I thought, "I've got it wrong. My message is too late. Discovering self is passé." What dawned on me, though, is that while my book is an exploration of self, it is also a research project on, not just who I was, but also on the evolution of me. I do agree with Glennon. We spend a lot of time and energy looking for our true selves, and maybe this seeking distracts us from the present moment at times; but, I do believe that we have a lot to learn from our past selves, and there is an opportunity to apply growth from the past to the present and beyond.
Who do you think you are? The question is pertinent
. The answer is an unfolding. The gift, though, is that you belong -- no matter where you've been, where you are, or where you are going.