Who the #$&^ Are You?

Who You're Not

You're not your job. You're not your hobbies. You're not you're social media posts. You're not the balance of your bank account or 401K. And, in spite of what the band above might suggest, you are not what you listen to.

Who You Are (But might not know it)

You are a philosopher. Perhaps unwittingly so. I know, it sounds boring, academic and complicated. It's not. Here's why.

You, the Philosopher

Philosophy is not an academic pursuit. It is action-oriented, practical and simple (but not easy). My definition is this: It is who you choose to be in the world in this (and every) moment.

Your philosophy is on display with every thought, word and action throughout this day. Your Philosophy is:

• How you wake,
• How you beeped at that rude guy on your drive to work,
• The smile you gave (or didn't give)
• The way you listened in the last conversation,
• It's how you treat your partner, your family, your coworkers and your boss even when they are not being the best examples of what humanity has to offer,

Every moment, every interaction and every choice.

Why Should you Embrace Your Inner Philosopher?

So, as Rodger Daltry might ask: Who are you? You shouldn't need to answer. Your words and actions bear out who you are and the philosophy that drives your choices.

The questions now become... what is your philosophy? Who are you choosing to be in the world? What do your thoughts, words and actions clearly show others?

Who the heck are you?

(Maybe your someone who leaves a comment, maybe not.)