For those of you who know me, you know that I am most comfortable in the role of caregiver, advisor or coach. As a doer, my most uncomfortable role is being the receiver of care or help.
Yes, I know. It is ridiculous and even selfish to deny others the opportunity to help. But I’m aware that it’s a weakness or flaw in my personality.
I just finished a meeting with a client who is planning for the time when she can no longer care for herself independently. It occurred to me that, “Wow, I could be in that position someday.”
The idea of being dependent on others to care for me fills me with dread. But, if I am to be true to my mission, I must learn to find serenity in matters such as these. Perhaps it’s maturity or some other internal button that needs to be pushed.
Self-awareness is key. It’s important to take an internal inventory, looking at the “what ifs” and how you react and feel about these issues that might arise.
My mission is to find these blind spots and shine a light into the corners. How so? By asking the questions and seeking answers that help me become more than I was before my inquiry.
We all have blind spots, it’s just a matter of how we deal with them.
