I recently had lunch with my friend Julie Molner. Julie is also a life coach and author so our conversations are always interesting to me. During our visit, Julie commented that she often asks her clients, “Who are you?” I was struck by this question from the perspective of how I usually define myself. I often tell people I’m a feng shui expert, a life coach, an artist, etc. which tells people what I do. It really doesn’t say who I am.
Then I began wondering how do I answer that question without using references outside of myself. For example, instead of saying I am an artist, I might say I am creative with shapes, colors, and composition. Instead of saying I am a feng shui expert, I might say I am skilled at sensing energy, knowledgeable about models, and good at suggesting practical solutions . Instead of saying I am a life coach, I might say I am intuitive, a good listener, and a creative problem solver.
I could take this even further and answer the Who Are You question with I am statements. For example, I might say I am creative, I am intelligent, I am knowledgeable, I am kind, I am crabby (sometimes!!), etc. I could go even further and say I am harmony, I am peace, I am inspiration.
What I noticed in this little exercise is that I started out identifying myself as an individual and moved to the qualities of unity. And imagine what I could become “claiming” the qualities of unity as mine on a regular basis. Hmmm….some food for thought!
So, I ask you “Who Are You?”
My friend Julie’s website:
Julie’s blog with information about her book: Your Life, Your Way
