Who Motivates the Motivator?
Sometimes in life, we are faced with a situation or set of circumstances in
which we are forced to make a life-changing decision, fork-in-the-road, life or death kind of deal; or at least it is perceived that way. Decisions of this sort are not easy to make, especially when you are the person in the kitchen "feeling the heat". Nonetheless, this is the very reason we need others in our lives (the God-appointed ones) to help comfort, advise, and guide us in these situations.
Moreover, it is easier to make an informed decision when one is objective.
However, it's almost impossible to do so with the inevitable weight of emotions riding on our shoulders. Therefore, the assistance of an objective individual(s) is crucial in determining the appropriate path to take when our own subjectivity will impair/cloud our better judgment. After all, we are social beings who are interdependent.
Even more pressing is the question, "When you're the one who seems to be always
encouraging and motivating others to make that 'life-changing' decision, what happens when you're at your own fork-in-the-road and you need some objective counsel?" Ultimately, who motivates the motivator? Who do you turn to? The answer to that is... even the motivator needs a mentor or group of mentors to guide him/her. No man or woman is an island by him/herself. At times, the most difficult thing for an individual who is used to giving advice to others (especially, good counsel), is being placed in a predicament in which s/he becomes the one needing direction. Pride, ego, and uncertainty come into play here. However, no one possesses all the answers as we all have lots to learn in this journey called life!
So, find yourself a group or at least one reliable, trustworthy, straight-forward person
in your life to provide you with constructive criticism, as well as good, moral advice! There is no need to tread this road alone! Remember, we are in this together (W.A.I.T.T.)! |
