Follow Your Heart

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary." ~ Steve Jobs

I don’t know why I don’t envision a tech person saying this, but I don’t. It seems too touchy-feely. Since I am one of those emotional, hug-a-tree type people though, I certainly relate to it and send my sympathies to Jobs’ family and friends, as well as the many apple-smitten customers in this world (yes, bro, even you).

This quote has appeared twice already on my FaceBook page since the announcement of Steve Jobs passing. I like it. I think too often we try to be people we are not. Now that I am 50, I am much more comfortable in my own skin and I don’t try to be someone that I am not. Listening to my own inner voice has been a goal for many years now. I have strong intuition and always regret not following it. Steve Jobs’ advice is solid in my mind. Deep within we already know what we need and want to be truly happy. We may not always have the courage to step out in faith to do it but when we deny ourselves our inner voice, we are miserable.

Tune out the incessant drone of the other voices long enough to hear your voice say something ridiculous like a black turtleneck and blue jeans is good enough even though I can afford the fancy suit. Value what your voice tells you. Seek its honesty and wisdom. Delve into your heart and discover what your want to become. Live your life, not someone else's. Figure out what legacy you desire to leave and go for it!

Peace,

Suzanne