Becoming a Person of Stature

The word stature can mean your physical height, but here I’m more interested in a second definition. Your stature is the quality of character you’ve developed as a result of your achievements, experiences, and personal growth. I know this word may seem a bit old-fashioned to some, but there’s something I really like about it. You might think of stature as a reference to one’s social status, and it can be used in that way, but let’s focus on your own private, personal sense of stature first. How do you feel about the person you’ve become thus far? How do you feel about the quality of character you’ve developed through your achievements, experiences, and personal growth up to this point? Do you like your current character? Do you enjoy and appreciate the roles you play? Or do you struggle internally and fight yourself more than you’d like? Do you have a well-defined character? Are you clear about who you are and where you’re going? Do you know what you want? Do you like how your character has been evolving recently? Do you look back on the past year of self-development and feel pleased with the results? While we can think of stature in terms of levels, I encourage you to think in terms of alignment. How aligned do you feel with the overall quality of your character today? As you reflect upon these questions, what kind of vibe comes up for you now? Are you feeling good about your inner relationship with y...
Source: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Creating Reality Values stature Source Type: blogs