It is not our responsibility to prove to people who we are. Our job and responsibility is to “be.”
-- Iyanla Vanzant

Most of the hours of our day are spent trying to convince someone of our value. We’re forever on our toes, always looking over our shoulder, and constantly breaking our backs just to prove we are irreplaceable and indispensable. And what do we have to show for it? Headaches.

Today, stop spending so much of your time trying to show folks that you are valuable, that you have a contribution, and that you are worthy to be heard. Instead spend your time breathing, smiling, laughing, eating, sleeping, and slowing down. Complete your work with consciousness, not competition; live with and love your family and friends with honesty, not confrontation; and move about the world with gentleness and consideration, not force or gruffness. Exhibit excellence in your work and style by simply being and doing the best you know how. Not better than, not greater than, but with the most confidence and precision you can muster. If you can spend your time focused on these things, if you can rise above trying to bear out your significance, you can eliminate unnecessary aches and pains.

After all, when it’s all said and done, people will think what they want, whether you do anything or not. Spend your time just being. Your truth will surface and say all that needs to be said.

Sadiqqa © 2008