Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Force of nature

"...you were like a force of nature. I felt your presence and turned to watch as you walked by. You were focused, with an intensity of purpose, each step deliberate as you glided past with a casually confident air about you."

I laughed, a little surprised by this description of me. I know I have precision focus and when I want something I get it, one way or another. I just have to want it enough... But this description made me think-

Purpose is a must for me, and hardwork isn't daunting. It is to be expected. I despise mediocrity. I demand exceptional excellence, and will push for it.

I am willing to practice an art I committ to, endlessly, until it becomes second nature to me, executed with flawless ease. There is no other way in my book. I have to love it passionately or it's not worth the effort. If it's worth doing it's worth doing well! I have very high expectations and I'm not often disappointed in myself. I work hard to meet my expectations. I love that about me. If that makes me a force of nature I'm okay with that.

I believe that true human essence is a force of nature. If more humans worked hard to embody essence and free themselves from the shackles of ego, this world would be a better place.

Mediocrity is existing like an animal, a slave to the whims of ego. The art of living is aspiring towards essence. That highest form is what I aspire toward. Each day is a journey and a struggle with self. Each day is a lifetime in that effort.

3 comments:

David Llewellyn, LMHC, CSAT said...

I welcome you as a force of nature, Shahnaz! And, I appreciate your commitment to integrity of purpose. You are a light in the world, keep shining sister!!

Shahnaz said...

I am grateful for you in my life David! You have been such a healing and living presence for me from the first time I met you. You are truly a gift and a blessing

Unknown said...

omg!! shahnaz after Alpha bravo charlie i was so damn driven by ur simplicity, ur straight forwardness, ur acting which reflected ur strong personality n then u just got vanished yara n now when i saw u ta zma zra ra maat kai yara wheres that simplicity my dear.. uff why u turned into all this...like why why why (BANGING MY HEAD AGAINST THE WALL) ITS NOT U..but what made u be like this yar