Wings on an elephant

There is a saying that states, “Comparison is the thief of joy.”

When we compare, we rob ourselves of acknowledging all the incredible things we can or have done, big or small.

We find ourselves ridden with imposter syndrome; we forget the power of our own human essence.

Most of what we see in our world places a sense of lack or inadequacy in us. We look with admiration towards others, creating lists of all the things they are and all the things we believe ourselves not to be.

Equally, everywhere you go, you are trying to be sold something to fix that ‘inconvenience’ or ‘gap’ in your life.

We forget all that we are and all that we have. It’s healthy to look towards others for inspiration but never to dismiss ourselves at the cost of placing them on a pedestal.

Everyone in their own right holds unique tools and abilities, giving them a special skill set that makes them them.

We can fall into a belief that we have to be able to do everything, that we aren’t enough if we can’t master every output of our efforts or plough our way through our goals and aspirations. Life has never been about trying to be and do everything, about placing a tick next to an item on a piece of paper. It’s far too short.

Nature doesn’t place wings on an elephant. Each creature plays its role with care and mastery. It doesn’t roam trying to be anything else or compare itself to others in terms of what it can and can’t do. The lion is not concerned with growing its neck to the length of giraffes.

An aspect of life is learning to tune into your capabilities and aspirations, understanding your strengths and weaknesses, and working on which ones you want to bring to life and tune.

When we do this, we can wholeheartedly show up as ourselves; we find meaning in our actions by focusing only on what is essential to us and releasing anything that doesn’t serve us.

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We are no longer scattered but rather embodying ourselves. We live fully as who we are, unconcerned with trying to be anything other than ourselves.

Perhaps there will always be areas to give attention to, for the road isn’t friction-free. But that’s okay; we are human. Life is about learning and creating, dropping our ego and being willing to be taught. We each have our unique set of steps to walk and discover.

When we can acknowledge our capabilities, we can share that and inspire others to do the same. It’s not about copying someone and trying to be someone else. It’s about being who you are, fully and wholeheartedly.

Miles

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