There a moments. Flash-stops when we see clearly, but only for a moment. We see who we are and who we thought we were. We see our ordinary, day-to-day self measured against that ideal our life quest had hoped to produce. We realize that our evolution won’t reach the end-point until we do–reach our end.
The physical world, the natural world, of evolution gave the hummingbird and the giraffe characteristics that allowed them to eat what other animals could not reach. Somehow the visionaries of the human group evolved to characteristics allowing them to understand in a way that others could not reach.
Evolution of an individual is finding a voice of self-direction, becoming what each person sees as ideal. This requires matching behavior with values. Too often, we see that we are becoming the wrong person. Too often, we see that our reactions are governed by what hinders us rather than what pushes our evolution.
Our lives take us to places we had not imagined, with people we did not choose and in ways we could not predict. The easiest path would be to submit to becoming a person created wholly by circumstances. But this is not self-direction.
We read. We communicate. We observe. We process. We match and discard as we find self-direction. Many peoples take comfort in a religious structure, tradition and belief. Many take as much comfort from a logical, rational approach to becoming.
One of the most powerful and effective ways of personal evolution is through the support and strength of a group, a circle of trusted friends.
We, the authors of Four Ordinary Women, are enriched by communication with a wonderful variety of people who have read our book and have shared their thoughts. Each invitation to share the evolution of our book, makes us better for the experience.
A theme that runs through many of our signing events is beautifully simple. Find A Group. Find a group of friends to listen, support, help redirect when needed. Find a group that supports your personal quest for evolution into the person of your ideals.
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