The Power of Perspective

As we reflect on the year, let’s make sure we take a little time to acknowledge ourselves and what we have accomplished to date.

December 22, 2021

The holiday season bring a range of emotions — particularly this year as we continue to lead through the hardships of the pandemic.

Whatever emotions we might be experiencing are perfectly acceptable and make us human. They allow us to discover a more profound truth, a more meaningful purpose, and to cultivate a wiser and more graceful perspective.

We must realize that what we suppress, we allow to linger and empower.

But by acknowledging hardships and difficulties, we take the first step toward change and sustained transformation.

While we certainly don't need to judge others or ourselves by what’s running through our heads at the moment, it might be wise to lean into these feelings to better understand why they exist. The historical times we continue to navigate require a level of courage, empathy and an authentic curiosity.

As we reflect on the year and prepare for continued transitions in our lives, let’s make sure we take a little time to acknowledge ourselves and what we have accomplished to date. It truly doesn't matter if we haven't achieved all of our 2021 goals or if we feel we are behind schedule with our dreams — each of us has matured in some way and has a unique opportunity to discover, grow and meaningfully achieve moving forward.

Realize that questions about the journey will never cease. Not everything will make sense, and there will be moments that challenge us to the depths of our existence. But as long as we have life and breath, we also have the power to choose how we respond to these instances and how we navigate uncertainty in the weeks and months ahead.

As we gather this holiday season, let's foster some time for stillness and deep appreciation for the here and now. Not all have been granted the same privileges, and so many of us are carrying something that others truly know absolutely nothing about. The more we lean into our own self-exploration, the better we get to know ourselves, and the better we can show up fully and authentically for those we lead.

Realize that amid the periods of the unknown are also moments of beauty, tranquility, discovery and wisdom. Let’s make sure we’re always giving ourselves the opportunity to slow down, self-reflect and cultivate meaning as we confront life’s unknowns.