Saturday, September 21, 2013
That's Awkward!
"Buddhism
teaches that we should embrace awkwardness; that this feeling is a
signal that we are on the right path toward growth. By embracing
awkwardness, we begin to drop the ego's desire to project an image that
defends us from experiencing our true, tender selves. We might think
that others are impressed when we appear sophisticated, professional,
witty, cool, or clever, but this teaching reminds us that we are most
impressive when we are authentic." from Five Minutes on Mondays by Alan
Lurie, Rabbi, Managing Director of a real estate firm and licensed
architect.
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smiles...i am all for embracing the awkward....ha
ReplyDeleteYes, growing up to become who you really are is awkward.
ReplyDeleteThis makes a lot of sense. And since I'm an awkward person I really like this.
ReplyDeleteI can't help but embrace the awkward. I have found that owning it is much easier than trying to disguise it.
ReplyDeleteI love it that a rabbi is quoting Buddhist teaching. Isn't it wonderful that we can all learn from each other if we makes ourselves open to it, no matter how awkward?
ReplyDeleteour true, tender selves - that's such a wonderful thought
ReplyDeleteMakes good sense. And darned if I have a lot to embrace.
ReplyDeleteOur true tender self -
ReplyDeleteI like that...
Very interesting point of view. Best wishes.
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