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Choosing Your Destiny
Have you ever pondered the path your life is taking and wondered if you have the power to change its course? A possible answer lies in a simple yet profound statement by Ralph Waldo Emerson: “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” It’s a statement that beckons us to take control of our destinies, to steer through the sea of life with purpose and to create the coordinated choices that lead to self-realization.
I find his sayings are always worth studying, since using them has consistently bettered my life. This blog is written to look at the rich metaphors and analogies that make Emerson’s words come alive. Maybe there is one that will resonate and allow a new map to a self designed future.
The Creation of Living
Think of your life as a big blank canvas. Every decision you make is like a brushstroke on that canvas. You get to choose the colors and shapes that represent who you want to be. Just like an artist, you have the freedom to create a beautiful masterpiece of self-improvement and personal growth. You don’t need any special talents to do this; you just need to make good choices.