Nature, Nurture, Notion
The more research I conduct into human physiology and psychology, the more convinced I am of the following statement: You are the only version of you that has ever existed and will ever exist. An exact combination of nature, nurture, and notion that will never be repeated again. Ever.
- Nature: the way you’re designed. Think hardware w/base operating software.
- Nurture: the way you’ve been molded. Think software upgrades.
- Notion: the choices you’ve made. Think software features
It is because of your uniqueness you have a unique purpose for your life. Do you know what it is? Don’t be fooled into thinking your purpose is the same as someone else’s. It may look similar, however, the impact you are meant to make on the world around you can only be made by you. We need you to make it.
To start, take a piece of paper and grab a pen. Sit down and review these questions from the MVG FWD Reframe-work.
- Values: What activities, behaviours, or concepts, when you see it playing out in front of you, do you value the most? What you value, you will invest in.
- Gifts: What skills and talents naturally come to you giving you a superpower others do not possess but need in their life? Know your weaknesses, grow your strengths.
- Dreams: What vision do you have for the future and how would it impact others in your world? You can’t very well get somewhere if you don’t know where you are going.
Here is a great quote by Moshe Feldenkrais I recently read: “You can’t do what you want till you know what you are doing.” To experience moving forward, go deeper and generate clarity on your wiring (nature), your experiences (nurture), and your choices (notion).