A Might Be
In the book Perelandra by C.S. Lewis, the phrase “A might be” really intrigued me. The protagonist in the book, Elwin Ransom, represented the human perspective and was referring to the concept of potentiality or what could possibly be. It reflected the idea that everything in existence has the potential to become something else or to undergo change. It suggests that there are endless possibilities and potential outcomes in the universe.
I do believe we have endless possibilities and potential. As humans, it is our role and responsibility to explore and discover those possibilities and potential outcomes. We have the ability to think, reason, and make choices, which gives us the power to help shape all that goes on around us. It is up to us to use our potential wisely and make decisions that not only benefit ourselves but also contribute to the greater good of humanity and the universe as a whole. What might be?
Mixed Humanity
There is no ideal person or leader. Each of us has a soul, emotions, a destiny, feelings, personality, and style. We are actually very powerful algorithmic and data-fed machines. As biological humans we need to take time to think, create, and develop our mixed humanity. In Volume Two of the Autobiography of Mark Twain, Twain discussed “observing mixed humanity.” Twain observed how different each and every one of us is. Next time you are in a group take a moment and just observe each person and their interactions – it’s amazing.
This mix of humanity is such a powerful thing. Those leaders that I put in the great column learned their traits from previous leaders who modeled for them. We then continue to pass along their wisdom to the next aspiring generation of leaders, entry-level employee, apprentice, or intern. Make no mistake, someone is observing us and our role in humanity. If we humble ourselves and work by pulling each other across the finish line together, then I believe our significance will multiply tenfold.
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