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Are You Stuck on Your Own Pedestal? by Tim Connor We all have a cer- tain degree of "self-adornment," but the real question is - is our self-made pedestal beyond humility, wisdom, compassion, and the ability to step off this podium when essential or even needed to achieve suc- cess, happiness, and inner peace? During my world travels, I have met hundreds of egomaniacs, as wel l as thousands of real, compassionate, kind- hearted people. So the question I would like to address is simply - are you stuck or trapped by your self-aggrandizement and an unwillingness to step off your pedestal when appropriate, necessary, or beneficial? I guess the first thing is, are you on a self-created pedestal? If you are, why did you put yourself there and how is it working for you as you look down on everyone else in your life? Or, are you on one that someone else put you on? What exactly is a pedestal? Here's my definition as it relates to this article: A self-created position above, or higher than, others when it comes to integrity, humility, intelligence, compassion, or understanding. It is when you feel better than others in some way, creating emotional distance and separation between you and those around you. Why do people put themselves on a pedestal? Is it the need for approval, acceptance, or low self-esteem? Is it arrogance, ego, and the need for power, fame, and success? Yes, and yes. Yes, some of us might have more fame, power, money, and stuff than others but, in the end, does any of this make us a better person? I don't think so. As I said, I have met thousands of people around the world and yes, many judge others by what they have, own, or do, but in the end, I don't believe any of this makes us better; wealthier, famous, popular, maybe - but these don't equal better as a fellow human being. I have met wonderful people who had little or nothing, and spent the majority of their lives giving to others, supporting others emotionally, and sharing themselves unselfishly and yes, I have met many very selfish folks who wouldn't give anyone the time of day or any help when needed or requested. What's your story? Are you focused on stuff, the short-term of life, what you have to gain or want, or are you leaving behind a legacy of love, caring, and support to those who cross your path? If you are on a self-made pedestal, I guarantee it will sooner or later come crashing down. If you are on a pedestal someone else put you on, I guarantee sooner or later they will wish they hadn't put you there. In His service, Tim To receive Tim’s weekly FREE motiva- tional booster articles, contact him at www.timconnor.com with “please add me to your free booster e-mail sub- scriber list” in the subject line. Or con- tact him via e-mail to: michele@ worldwidedrillingresource.com o gratulat ions to: C n Carol Jansons Lakewood, CO Winner for July! Time for a Little Fun! July Puzzle Solution: K&T Hammer and Bit Taylor Industries Can you identify which ads in this issue these two photos came from? Win a prize! Send your completed puzzle to: WWDR PO Box 660 Bonifay, FL 32425 or fax to: 850-547-0329 _______________ _______________ 39 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® AUGUST 2016