Sunday, October 23, 2011

Understand the essence of synergy.

Simply defined, synergy means that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.  It means that the relationship the parts have to each other is a part in and of itself - the most catalytic, empowering, unifying, and exciting part.  Steven R Covey

We have parts of us that our family and friends may not really understand.  Sometimes we may not understand ourself.  I love exploring, testing and challenging myself in ways that may not always be comfortable.  It's a little like the wheel of life, you have the financial, emotional, family, self and work etc parts of you. 

Each part doesn't 100% explain who you are and how you feel.  Its the parts put together that creates a unique you.  I am always surprising myself and others because I put myself out there to experience what others may not see in me or know about me, or even myself knowing about me.  We are here on earth to experience and grow.  So why not?

What are you afraid of?  What others will think?  What you may even think about yourself may change.  Trying and doing something different can be fun and exciting.  You may even find that what you always wanted to try really wasn't all it was cracked up to be in your mind.  Or you may find the passion really is there and you want to pursue more.

Have you ever found parts of your life may not seem like they fit?  Take a big ol burley harley guy for example; you may find yourself intrigued by why he rides or the stories to be told, but you don't really picture the fact that in his "real" life he is a doctor or a lawyer.  Do you feel there is something you would love to give a try but it really doesn't match your personality or what others may think about you or even what you think about yourself? 

That's what synergy is about, all your parts and relationship of one to the other, if your holding back on being the person you really are, your relationship with yourslef will always be a little off.

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