Tag: Becoming
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Beyond the Dilemma: Being, Doing, and Becoming
Previously I wrote about the Being+Doing Dilemma. We feel as though we need to do and want to be. This is a closer look at how these two seemingly opposing forces can be reconciled. The expansive news: what allows for the alleviation of the tension can be brought to bear on most all instances involving…
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Breathing Underwater
The Mystery of Growth: Effort and Surrender in Adult Development Recently I was speaking with a colleague with deep experience in adult development. The conversation was rich, varied, and filled with morsels I’m still chewing on. “How it happens is a mystery.” This one in particular sticks with me. He was talking about our understanding…
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The Being & Doing Dilemma
Originally Published on Feb 2, 2025 Explore the Being+Doing dilemma and discover how to balance your inner self with external expectations. Embrace a journey of self-awareness and authenticity. “We are human beings, not human doings.” “I need to stop doing and be more.” When have you said something like this? Heard someone else? I have.…