Yesterday and today’s discussions at the U.S. Supreme Court on the importance of marriage and its impact on identity and happiness seems too coincidental to not share this TED Talk Video from Thandie Newton on the interplay between one’s soul and one’s self, or ego.
Our essential nature is to be peaceful, loving, joyful, and compassionate. We are on this earth to be true to ourselves, to fully use our unique combination of gifts and attributes for the benefit of others, and to live rooted in the absolute belief that we are all wired for the same desires of peace, love, joy, and compassion.
Imagine if the foundation of every relationship was based in peace, love, joy, and compassion. How would you live your life in resonance with your unique calling, skills, and perspective?
What would shift in our world if every society embraced every individual for the uniquely beautiful soul placed on this earth, helping it discover its purpose? Marriage equality discussions would seem bizarre, because of course we’d celebrate when two people fell in love wanted to dedicate their lives to each other.
So as you go about your day, ask yourself what part of yourself needs to emerge more fully, and what parts of your ego are you ready to let go. Connect with our Leadership Coaches to partner with you on your journey!
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