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letting go to become
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“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.”
-Not Lao Tzu
This quote is often misattributed to Lao Tzu; no translation of the Tao Te Ching includes it. The best I could find is the author of The Tao of Leadership added it in his translation of the original text. Regardless of whether Lao Tzu wrote this or would have even written it—I’ve found some opinions that the idea isn’t one that he would support—I think there is some good in it. We often hold on to an identity given or assigned to us by others–there’s comfort in being that version of our Self, even if it’s not one we want to be. Or, we hold on to a false identity we’ve given to our Self—there’s a difference between embodying the version of our Self we desire to be and holding on to an identity we know is not authentic. Sometimes, to become the version of your Self you were meant to be, you have to surrender and let go of the version that no longer aligns with your authentic Self. This isn’t easy. But, sometimes it’s necessary. See you tomorrow and keep pursuing, JC |
connect spirit, mind, body, and money w/ Justin Castelli
I'm on a mission to help more people find and live their authentic life. Check out my Daily Notes where I write a short note each day about the connection of spirit, mind, body and money on the Pursuit of your authentic life.
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