I said in one of my previous posts that my current location in life is not where I had planned to go, but I now accept that it is where I needed to be. I feel that I can see my life’s path much clearer and will, as a result, be much stronger because of all that has happened to me in the last few years.
My trauma is actually minor compared to others who have discovered their true potential (Telos) after going through much worse than I have experienced. Telos incidentally is a Greek word that literally means ”end,” or “purpose.” Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher, believed that Telos was an object’s or individual’s greatest potential. In a classic example, the Telos of an acorn is becoming a mighty oak tree.
There are many examples of where a traumatic event has occurred in someone’s life and, instead of ruining ones life, has sparked them to previously unimagined success. If you have a moment, (actually 8 minutes) watch this amazing video of how just one person discovered his Telos.
Pretty amazing, huh? I am on the journey of discovering my Telos. Have you discovered yours yet?
March 20th, 2008 at 4:17 am
I don’t think there are many people that are where they thought they’d be 15 years ago. Some are better off, some keep looking back and thinking about what could have been. I think most people are a mixture of both. What sets people apart are those that keep trying to better their stature in life instead of looking back.
I always think of the small town QB that keeps trying to relive the glory years of their state championship because he hasn’t done anything memorable since.
March 20th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
I love potential-it is a gift given at birth or before to all-My grannie said it best-don’t let anyone tell you what you are capable or incapable of doing-not even yourself. Where there is a will there is a way. I loved my grannie-here’s to potential-the power of one-you and your blog-good luck.
March 20th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
It seems that grannies always say it best! I wish I would have had a grannie like yours!
April 1st, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Sad as it is B Carter, I’d have to agree with you that there wouldn’t be many people who are where they thought they’d be 15 years ago.
I now, I’m not.
But I’ve learnt a hell of a lot along the way.
My belief is that we’ve all chosen the life we are at, at the present time as the means by which we evolve this time around.
Life is an evolutionary process.
We’ve chosen it either by our actions or our non-actions.
When I feel down, I ask myself if there is anything I would change, and you know, when I’m honest, there isn’t, because, I realy like who I have become.
When I was younger, life handed everything to me on a golden platter.
Truth be told, I didn’t appreciate any of it for what it was - amazing blessings.
I’ve learnt what that coach said in that video - I’ve become an “addict to achievement” in all repsects, sophisticated and simple.
It’s not over till it’s over - not by a long shot.
I know this is long; if you made it to here, thanks, you’re great.
All the best
Gloria
April 1st, 2008 at 8:09 pm
You are both right! I had no idea 5 years ago that I would be where I am today. Actually, that unexpected life has occurred many times over the last 40 years and I am sure that 5 years from now I will be living a life that is totally unexpected from today. I guess that is the beauty of life…it is the journey…something new to be discovered behind every turn. Just when we least expect it!