Like an ecosystem that thrives beneath the surface of a lake, life is more than outward accomplishments and the roles you have assumed. Of course, there can be great value in those things, but at the same time, in the same way a large body of water has depth and meaning beyond what is seen, the same is true with you.
At times, this can feel too good to be true, especially when other people are relying on you and you have a great degree of responsibility. However, this is all the more reason to stay in tune with those spaces that remind you: there is more to you. Here are some places where you might begin to get subtle hints of further depths, worth noticing:
- A place where time slows down, and you feel like you’re able to savor more
- A conversation with someone where you actually feel like you’re being heard
- An environment where you feel like you can try something new without worrying about doing it perfectly
- Any small moment where you are out of your regular routine, and your wheels start turning about something new you’d like to try, explore, or consider
These are just a few examples of things that can remind to us that there’s more to discover. And no matter how subtle or fleeting moments are, think of them as moments that remind you of who you are, beyond the surface. Think of them as ripples on the surface that remind you of the water’s further depths. Because no matter how small they are, you can continue to remind yourself that they are connected to deeper layers. These might be deeper layers that not everyone sees, and they may be deeper layers you’re still getting to know yourself, but you know you are free to explore them, one day at a time, as you learn to be more mindfully aware of who you really are beyond your roles and accomplishments, and all that there is to still discover. – Morgan Harper Nichols
