A crucial part of how we understand ourselves and our place in the world comes from our experiences of trust—of being safe and known and secure. The world is a scary place, but our experiences of safety and shelter give us the security to move through it with courage.
Who has sheltered you? Who do you shelter?
“A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.”
― Coco Chanel
What inspires you to choose boldly who you are and what you want?
When we think of the defining moments of our lives, the challenges and tragedies most often come to mind—loss of a job or a relationship, death of a loved one, severe health challenges. But what if we saw our lives as being shaped just as strongly by the moments of great delight—the swim in a mountain lake, the glimpse of a double rainbow, the perfect cup of coffee on a chilly morning?
What moments of delight have shaped how you understand your life?
“It’s like everyone tells a story about themselves inside their own head. Always. All the time. That story makes you what you are. We build ourselves out of that story.”
― Patrick Rothfuss
What piece of your story do you most often repeat to yourself
Call it a crew, a posse, a gang, a book club, a coffee klatch or your BFFs, the people we hang out with are a crucial part of our identity. What we think and how we act are shaped in countless large and subtle ways by the circle of people who are close to us.
What group that you belong to most shapes your identity?
