Whatcha got?

[outlier_lynn]

I've been noodling the notion that one can tell what someone wants in their life by looking at what they have. It's really a powerful idea. And it's one I've believed for many years without having such a short way of saying it.

I have to be careful about it, though. I can easily give up my compassion under that philosophy.

When I think of this concept, I am always reminded of this wonderful Eleanor Roosevelt quote: No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

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[http://users.livejournal.com/_greg/]

When this interpretation empowers me it is because it allows me to see who I've been being and whether that is consistent with my values, passions and the self I am inventing myself to be. Generally there is a large inconsistency which gives me a chance to respond creatively. So I too find this notion useful and empowering.

I've heard people use the same notion as a way to invalidate themselves (occasionally) and others (frequently), so it is useful to repeat Werner's bottom line: When a supposedly enlightened teaching/coaching/princple/etc. is not empowering someone, it's nonsense.

One of the great things about my life is that I am empowered easily and often.

Love,

_Greg