Who has shaped you most?

I started a new book this morning. I have to smile when I am highlighting something in the acknowledgments. But this feels important and worth naming. “Each of us is a product of the people, communities, institutions, and larger societies that have formed us into the persons we are.”

Often in my Social Work field, I find that individuals are more willing to deny than embrace the truth of the statement above. As we get older, we see the value in naming and claiming all of those above influences. As I often remind people, sometimes we are most shaped in the struggle. It doesn’t make every mark easy or even pleasant, but it is forever a part of our story if we are shaped by something. 

What or who has significantly impacted you in the past to make you who you are today?

What are the top 3 beliefs you hold about people or relationships, and where did those come from? Do you believe them to be true today? Do your thoughts match your heart and love for people, or do they come from what you picked up as a belief in childhood?

I find the acknowledgment of my new read so good. I can’t wait to get into chapter one, but since we are losing an hour, I will call it a day. 

I am grateful for the people that have shaped me and continue to shape me today! 

Blessed be His name!

Author: trishborgdorff

I am on a life long journey to live with integrity, honesty, kindness and full of grace. View all posts by trishborgdorff