Why ‘Becoming’?

‘Becoming’ is a huge and magic word. It resonates with us. It implies learning, change, and evolution. It takes time, desire, and courage. And it needs a certain context to happen. It happens only if we are ready enough, and only if we choose it. What does it take to be ready? It takes accepting all the emotions that change brings, the anxiety of the unknown, the discomfort of letting go, and trust in our capacity to adapt and learn. If we choose becoming, we accept that we need to look inward, there is no other way, that’s the only way.

The spark – to become we just need a spark. Those moments of ‘aha’ might come unexpectedly – in the meeting, in the conversation, when you notice something or hear something that resonates with you. Those are moments that seem very ordinary but can be unique at the same time. Something strikes you or somebody moves you. Sometimes it is even hard to understand and explain it rationally. But when it happens you feel it. Suddenly with that moment all is turned upside down. Often it hurts and doesn’t let you sleep. Those moments happen to all of us, but we need to recognize them and play them in a slow motion, looking deeper, looking inside, without judgement (as much as possible) and allow the emotion to speak to us. In those moments you are ‘choosing becoming’, you are open to the chance to transform yourself into a better, yet unknown self. You are vulnerable, more human and real.

‘Becoming’ might come with a relationship. With a moment of connection. When you meet a person in the moment when you are ready. When the other person reflects your thoughts and expectations so they become a mirror to you. And when you are accepted for who you are, with all your garbage and mess. If somebody doesn’t give us the space to vent, to be messy, and at the same time the feeling of being unique, the magic of ‘Becoming’ might not happen. We will grow only when a person is patient and kind to allow us to become. When somebody is strong enough to stay with us while we discover our contradictions and fight internal battles. Can you recall those relationships that give you that space? That freedom? Are you that person for someone else?

‘Becoming’ might also start with strong and negative emotions. Even a despair. With a failure. You fail and you are torn to flesh. You are just about to break, but you don’t. Eventually, you find your way and put yourself together. And everything falls into place. With a different version of you.

We want to share those moments of ‘Becoming’ and we invite you to share yours. We are sure we can all be the ‘spark’ for one another.