2022-08-24 Embrace your quirks

Your quirks are actually a superpower. Yes, wonder woman! Yes, superman! Your quirks make you extraordinary.

You know what I’m talking about — those qualities about yourself that you learned were a bit strange and you should conceal from the rest of the world?

Yes, those qualities! They are defining qualities that make you who you are, so honor them — because when you do, you realize that your so-called “quirks” are your actual strengths.

• Your quirks give you your unique flavor as a human being. No one is “quirky” in the same way you are.
• Each one you embrace is a tiny glimmer of the full expression of life that wants to come through you. It’s your place of true being in the world.

And most importantly, when you honor qualities about yourself that you’ve been hiding or pushing away, you begin to meet yourself authentically with love.

Here’s a quick exercise to connect with these qualities.

• Start by identifying all the quirky qualities you have been hiding from the world. Create a list.
• Here’s a hint: what subtle qualities about yourself make you crack a smile or giggle like you are enjoying your own private inside joke with yourself?
• Now consider how you can openly share and integrate these quirky qualities into your life to enhance your relationships, work, creative endeavors, and overall experience.
• Revisit these answers every couple of months and see what you have learned. What has changed in how you experience yourself and your day-to-day life?
• Note it down and do this exercise again. Are there any new quirky qualities you can add?