Example of Conversation Style MicroBlog "This above all: To thine ownself be..."
"...I could go into some arcane, long-winded, and pompous diatribe into the truth of that statement, but I won't."
Example of Conversation Style MicroBlog "This above all: To thine ownself be..."
...I could go into some arcane, long-winded, and pompous diatribe into the truth of that statement, but I won't.
I know me.
And boring you with words too long to pronounce in one breath, is not me. Instead, let me tell you why you need to remember who you are right now.
Mid-way through my military career, I would often have the good (or bad) fortune of being the senior man during military operations; and also at civilian social outings with my subordinates.
In both situations, the easiest way to get my people back in line was to shout, "Marine! Maintain! Remember who you are!"
Now that I’m retired, it seems to me that this practice, this overt reminder of who we really are is sorely needed; especially when we put others or even worse, ourselves down in our deeds, speech, and most importantly, within our own internal dialogue.
Think of it.
No one on Earth or in the history of mankind has been or will be you.
No one has the same DNA, fingerprints, or mind as you. You are truly special.
This thought should be empowering to you.
Ponder this: No one but you can employ your special talents; and yes, everyone has a special talent.
Even if it's a latent talent that just needs some honing to shine.
No one but you has the same thoughts, aspirations; and unfortunately, idiosyncratic limitations too.
I challenge you to assess yourself.
What are your passions?
What are your ambitions?
What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
What are your secret fears?
To thine ownself be true, indeed!
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Excerpted from: "Remember Who You Are!" - JaiChai 2017. Revised 12-18-2020. All rights reserved.