What do you believe in? No, really. Think about it…because whatever it is you believe in directs your life, influences your decisions and determines how you show up to others. I think it’s important to acknowledge those beliefs and to take responsibility for them. We all hold many beliefs in our subconscious mind. We can become aware of what they are when we react to people and events. People know us by our automatic response.
Yuh-jung Youn won best supporting actress at the Oscars this year for her role in Minari. She is the first Korean actress to win in this category. On her way to the stage she paused and nodded to Glenn Close, one of the other nominees category. In her speech she said, “How can I win over Glenn Close?”, someone she has admired for her many roles.
Youn spoke about how she would watch the Oscars back home in South Korea and how it all felt so surreal to actually be attending. She said, “Me being here by myself, I cannot believe I’m here, let me pull myself together.”
About the other nominees she said this, “I don’t believe in competition. We cannot compete with each other. We play different roles. I have just a little bit of luck. I’m luckier than you.”
What we believe and what we believe in is televised to the people around us, to our community and to the world. What do you think they see when they look at you?
Much love always
Paula
Here is the link to Yuh-jung’s speech
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That is an interesting observation Paula. I recall that after working as a Chicago police officer for nearly 13 years, people would approach me and ask if I was a cop. I felt that there was something in my demeanor that they could see in me that I wasn’t aware that I was projecting. But after a number of years removed from that occupation, if I mention having worked as a cop, people seem surprised and have said that they couldn’t see me in that profession. Apparently they see a different person than they would have seen 30 years ago. Thanks Paula!