Anchor yourself.
Words. Systems. programs.
Stoic. Empath. Whatever.
Anchor yourself.
Find the traits in others that you wish to emulate. Celebrate the success of others and plot a way to integrate.
Derivative. By being derivative you become totally unique.
How many levers to push or pull to make a human what they are? Combinations and permutations. Endless, binary choices, true, false, yes, no, character, personality, facade.
Derivative/unique.
Anchor yourself.
Maximilian Kolbe. martyr.
John tells us that “…Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” (15:13).
Kolbe. The walked the path of Jesus, and gave his life for strangers. Martyr. Saint, be it from a secular view or religious, humble, brave and righteous. So much to take from him.
Like baking, your cake will only be as good as the ingredients you use. When you are choosing the portions of people you wish to emulate into your derivative soup, choose wisely.
If you live long enough you see the rise and fall of the false prophets. Thrust upon you by media companies, backed by money, selling superficial pop culture moments. Here today, gone when they no longer move the merchandise. These anchors will not hold.
Anchor yourself.
Mother Cabrini. Saint. Depth of convictions and pure heart. A business mogul not interested in earthly wealth. Beautiful soul, calculating and driven. So much to take from her.
Anchor yourself. The storms will come and a strong anchor buried deep into the seabed will keep you safe.
The derivative sea.
