Seek not yourself from outside yourself
The opening line of Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay on Self Reliance sets the tone for the entire essay. The recurring theme is:not following the crowd but following your own way.
Validate your own beliefs.
Dare to stand out. You don't need the power of authority to validate your actions or beliefs. They are yours and yours alone.
You have to stand for something or you stand for nothing.
What are you and your beliefs standing for?
This post was inspired by the #Trust30 project.
About the #Trust30 Self-Reliance Project:
#Trust30 is an online initiative and 30-day writing challenge that encourages you to look within and trust yourself. Use this as an opportunity to reflect on your now, and to create direction for your future. 30 prompts from inspiring thought-leaders will guide you on your writing journey. Sign up to receive the prompts by email.
#Trust30 is an online initiative and 30-day writing challenge that encourages you to look within and trust yourself. Use this as an opportunity to reflect on your now, and to create direction for your future. 30 prompts from inspiring thought-leaders will guide you on your writing journey. Sign up to receive the prompts by email.
