A couple of months ago, I started coaching with Zamira, which led to an intriguing perspective on life. I realized that from birth, every factor, starting from being the eldest child in the family, daughter/son, the family you were born into, your parents’ professions, etc., somehow allows people to form their opinions and perceptions about you. Especially when living in remote areas where changes come a little later than desired, and acceptance doesn’t happen quickly either. Despite no restrictions at home due to gender, family finances, parents’ professions, etc., society always had “expectations” of us. For example, being a girl means you should excel in school, do household chores, be modest, not express your opinion, dress as others decide, etc. I’m not saying this problem is exclusive to girls; there’s an equally extensive list of “expectations” for boys. In the pursuit of fulfilling these societal expectations, some of us lose our identity forever, or never truly discover what we want. Studies show that only 10-15% of people truly meet the criteria for self-awareness. So, millions of people live lives that aren’t their own, which is very sad. I’m very fortunate to have stumbled upon Zamira’s page because before that, I couldn’t imagine how important it is to know even the smallest details about yourself, your priorities, preferences, etc. Therefore, with this message, I wanted to express my immense gratitude to her for her life-changing work and encourage each of you to delve into the vast world within yourselves and learn as much as possible about yourselves. Trust me, every second spent on self-awareness will only be beneficial.
