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Engin Akyürek.
How can one actor playing a role evoke so many emotions in me? You don’t just watch and read his work, you feel the energy and the meaning behind it. I dove into his writings (English translations); simplistic, with a deep compassionate understanding of others and the world. It inspired me to look within and beyond myself. I came across an Engin [Akyürek] interview, in which he relayed a version of the quote “Be the change you wish to see, it begins with you.” How many times have you read or heard this quote? “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Personally, over 1000 times. This time, it hit differently.
I began to question, what does it truly mean personally and as a collective?
How am I leading and being throughout my day?
How is my relationship with others?
Am I truly making an impact with the people I encounter?
Which of my values do I find myself most out of alignment with right now?
CONNECTION – I was lacking connection. Connection is the energy that exists between people. Connection occurs in the heart center. It’s so easy to get sucked into our day-to-day life and allow time to pass us by, but: What would be possible if we truly connected to others in a meaningful way? If we took the time to have conversations, make eye contact and hold space without judgment? To be the reason someone else feels seen, loved and appreciated? Ultimately, it’s not what is happening around us, it’s about who we are and who we become in the process of life.