Inner Work

I learned early in life that I am highly motivated to make a difference.

There have been times when I was happy to work hard to put someone else’s vision into practice. I was good at getting things done, achieving results, accomplishing goals. If you wanted something to happen on time and under budget, I was your guy.

My passion was for making things work. My focus was on When? and How?, the goals and objectives side of the spectrum. With a few good people, I could find a way to do anything.

One day I realized there were questions beyond How? and When? I discovered Why?

I began to explore the values and vision side of the spectrum. The more I explored, the more of myself I discovered. I came to see myself in new ways. I came to find more of who I was in a much deeper place. I got to know myself, appreciating the truth of who I was. I recognized my own potential.

As I do meaningful inner work, I am better able to share who I am more honestly.

Inner work is often challenging work. We construct elaborate fortifications before we are conscious of needing to defend ourselves. We believe we know ourselves through other people’s insights. We want to believe the best of ourselves, so we distract our own search for the truths within us.

My own inner work has introduced me to myself in unexpected ways. As I have become acquainted more intimately with myself I have found new respect for my potential. I have learned to face my fears and overcome their power.

I have come to value the inner work we do.

What inner work challenges you most often?

Who helps you explore the other side of your spectrum?

[Image by Ruth and Dave]