I’m gonna’ dare to ask you the truth:
WHY ARE YOU HERE?!
On Sensophy… here… right now.. why?
Are you on Sensophy because you’re committed to creating a more extraordinary life? Because if that’s why, i’ve got something to “break to you” and i don’t know the best way to do so… More on that in a moment.
Maybe that’s not why you’re here tho. I mean really, you don’t need to live this ever-so-elusively branded “extraordinary life.”
(What the hell does that even mean, extraordinary life?)
It could just be that you’re looking for some extraordinary entertainment from a fascinating freak-show who authentically expresses himself. I get it.
You can follow Kayne West here: @kanyewest
But either way, whatever the REAL reason is that you’re here, whether for growth or for entertainment, i’m okay with it. I just want *you* to recognize the difference.
Do you come to Sensophy to see what kinda’ wild shenanigans “The Sensophizers” are up to this week? Or, do you come here because you know you’re meant to *fully express yourself* in a way that you aren’t yet doing?
If it’s the former and you’re rather content with kicking back and getting a good clean laugh, let me give you what you’ve come for:
But if you’re here because you want more from life (even though most people won’t understand what you mean by that)… here’s the heads-up:
The only one that can change your life is you.
People ask me all of the time: “What was that *one* thing that turned you from a frog to a prince? After all… You used to be such a screw-up, sometimes an obnoxious asshole, and even a downer to be around.”
And well, there’s some truth to all of that. At different points in our lives, we’ve all been in different places. It can be challenging to honestly express ourselves authentically in a healthy way.
After giving them the :::::strong stiff eye with the low furrowed brow::::: i then break into a big smile and answer…
Over and over again, i reveal that THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT PIECE OF KNOWLEDGE that has changed my life is…
How well do you know yourself?
That’s it. The one i swear by. You wanted me to tell what it was, well there, here it is. I used to hear people say things like “one day you’ll find yourself” and i thought that they were right.
But i don’t think you ever truly find yourself. I think life is a never ending process of continuing to discover who you currently are while juxtaposing it with who you wanna’ be in the future.
Here’s a powerful thing i’ve found out in the last year:
Happiness comes from being in integrity with your values.
The purpose of this article is to bring you a deeper sense of understanding yourself (and what you stand for.) It’ll require some introspection into who you are as a person. And that takes time. Sometimes it isn’t easy – for any of us.
But having a deeper understanding of who you are, where you wanna’ be, and what it takes to close that integrity gap (and become it) has the power to change your life in a colossally EXTRAORDINARY way.
Do you question yourself?
If you’re interested in learning more about who you are, keep reading. If you’re not truly taken back by what you’ve just read, and it hasn’t hit home from you, no hard feelings. Check back in a week and we’ll be chatting about how I’m gonna’ jump outta’ a plane in June.
Still here? Okay, I dig you. You’re a go getter. You’re here. You’re not just reading the writing – you’re walking the talking… Let’s do this. Here we go…
About a year ago, i did a dope exercise from a book called How to Think like Leonardo da Vinci by Michael Gelb. The exercise entails spending an allotted amount of time sitting down to document on paper whatever questions come to your cranium.
*ANY* question that comes to mind – write it dizzown – whatever it is – no questions asked! Gelb prefers participants engage in this exercise in *one* sitting – whether it takes a couple of minutes or a couple of days. For me it took about 45 minutes… (And left me thinking for about 45 days!)
Gelb then encourages everyone to examine those 100 questions and specify which ones are their *top ten.*
Once you identify the top 10 – rank ‘em! Which ones speak to you the loudest? One to ten – label them!
Then take some time in quiet contemplation and really reflect on *question numero uno.*
WARNING: SPOILER
You’ve just identified the most important question in your life. Think about it. It will change your life for the better if you let it.
On purpose,
Jacob
PS: My most important question was “What do I want my life to look like in 50 years?!“
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Well to answer your first question…I am here to keep the fires of inspiration burning. Just not enough people here in my life understand what you and I and your readers so…
Second, I truely believe you are right…we are constantly evolving into our own, it is a process…a journey that I am excited to be on.
100 questions…yikes. Well….I think that I might have to give this one a try this week. Of course I think I already know what the #1 is…I've been asking myself that one my whole life. However, I am all about the journey, the inspiration…and I will do this because I am super curious to find out what my brain is holding on to…
Thanks for the spark…
Love it Dawny! Appreciate the insight and HUGE props to you if you go through this exercise. Love the introspection. Great stuff! -=)
*AWESOME* Vicky – love that you jumped in on the chitter-chatter!
Vicky…so right about people being too close. As soon as I decided not to be angry anymore, and forgive all those that hurt me…THAT is when those closest to me began to really attack.
I like here where I can find people who support and understand…and for some reason, I find a few in real life…
It's all a gift…cyber or not!!
A gift indeed – thank you!
…because I'm a pro-stalker!!!!!
Only teasing!!! I'm here because you make me think and that's a good thing for someone who spends her days inspiring my clients to think.
I did the 100 questions a year ago so I'm going to re-do them this week (without re-reading the original round of answers) and then compare the two sets of answers!
Mucho love! xx
Hahaha… Love it Jayne and i'm happy to have you here, at my window, or inside "Sensophy Studios" for some tea – anytime!
Props to you for re-doing the questions… I'm wondering what your top question will be… Do share -=)
Chat in a few…
Besides your obvious effervescence, I tune in for quote-tastic stuff like this quote from above, "But i don’t think you ever truly find yourself. I think life is a never ending process of continuing to discover who you currently are while juxtaposing it with who you wanna’ be in the future." Absolutely.
Robin Sharma has also given me another reason to join Jayne's Sisterhood of Stalkers, "Play with excellent, ethical, inspired & passionate people & their stardust will rub all over you" I like to surround myself with sparkly, radiant, inspired people- 'cause we all reflect eachother's light and shine more brightly together.
So dude, I come here for Inspiring Edutainment! Inspiration, education/thought provoking questions & entertainment. 🙂 E
Hehehe -=) Thanx Eboogie… you are one of the best i've come by at stringing together words in a way that make me wanna say WHOA! And in conjunction with your rapping ability, you remind me of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fC8EAQ8xhM
Really E – you're killer with the way you exude inspiration and expand everyones idea of what possible. Love it!!
Jacob, I love this idea, thanks!
Gonna take it on this afternoon in fact. It's perfect timing for me, in the middle of teaching and reaching to inspire an incredible group of women around the world. This feels like it'll catapult me into some amazing energy to pass on.
We live in an AMAZING time, don't we – sharing this kind of wisdom sharing the energy…you are so generous with yours. That's why I'm here. THANK you!
Scout!!! =D
So cool of you! If you feel like sharing, i'd love to learn what your biggest question was.
I appreciate all the work you've done to become the person you are, in turn, inspiring people by living life the way you do.
So, thank YOU!
Heeeey Jacob,
I come to visit your site weekly for the fabulous inspiration and wisdom that you bring forth with a huge dose of humor. Life can be hard work…even when it is beautiful and rich and full of joy… so if I can laugh, I love it even more!!! I really appreciate your insight and that of others here. Self reflection is crucial to me…I want it, need it, gotta have it! It is through the process of self reflection that I consciously tune in with what I feel to be my purpose and how I can best nurture and realize it.
OK,100 questions…that will be interesting! I will report later.
love and light to all!
BIG SMILES KATHY. Such powerful words you've shared – I totally dig 'em and find the same to be true for me as well.
Looking fwd to learning how the exercise went for ya! Yap soon -=)
Jacob,
what keeps me coming back is your infectious energy. Yes, the wisdom & knowledge you drop weekly is important to me but if you communicated in a way that didn't resonate with me, that didn't make me curious and that was not believable- I would be less inclined to return. Thank you for doing all of that & more!
Thanx so much for sharing Lisa. It really helps me to understand how i can communicate with people in a more powerful way going forward.
STOKED that Sensophy speaks to you!!! See you soon Lisa -=)
just wanna thank you Jacob for this great platform … not only does your words inspire, but the whole energy here with all the sensophizers sharing and all of us growing together…to me,this is simply propelling!
strange, you mentioning the Michael Gelb test…after reading,I searched for my 10 questions(did the test last year) and the #1 question was the same one that I journaled on a few days back when I was thinking of my being goals(and I haven't reviewed those questions since last year)!
and the funny part is,being the shy and introvert person I am, how does a question like "how do I inspire others?" make the top of the list every time?
I can't say how much the idea of inspiring others and getting inspired appeal to me…seeing you guys do what you do…that just gives me,quoting Brian, goosebumps!…but don't really know what to do about it…guess I'll just have to figure it out "little by little,drop by drop" 🙂
My pleasure Gunja and thank YOU for taking part in the action over here. Appreciate all the support you've provided in the last year.
Interesting insights as to your question… I wonder what one baby step you can take in the direction of your question could be… Any ideas?! -=)
guess writing here has already been a quite big baby-step(?) for me….expressing myself so openly…that has taken quite a lot of courage indeed,trust me…
so,yeah,I am really grateful … to sensophy, to internet…and everything that has made this possible…
what's the next step gonna be?
…hmmmm…still thinking…
Indeed it has been Gunja! Good stuff -=)