Thomas! I couldn't agree more with your take on the transcending the Rat Race. What is funny is I think the only 'competition' I am competing with is sometimes the voices inside my head that tell me I'm behind or I need to hurry up and find my true purpose ASAP. I am trying to remind myself to enjoy this process and journey, rather than chastising myself for being what I deem 'too slow'. Why can't I appreciate the fact that progress, even in our personal ambitions, is nonlinear. Guess even this will take the time it takes! :) Thanks again for the insights and well-articulated concepts.
Thomas! I couldn't agree more with your take on the transcending the Rat Race. What is funny is I think the only 'competition' I am competing with is sometimes the voices inside my head that tell me I'm behind or I need to hurry up and find my true purpose ASAP. I am trying to remind myself to enjoy this process and journey, rather than chastising myself for being what I deem 'too slow'. Why can't I appreciate the fact that progress, even in our personal ambitions, is nonlinear. Guess even this will take the time it takes! :) Thanks again for the insights and well-articulated concepts.
Thanks a lot for the feedback and comment.
I agree, the competition element has both a societal/outer level and an individual/inner level. And they influence each other.
Next week, I'll actually share a few more thoughts on embracing the process versus being fixated on the outcome.