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My coaching business Global Citizen Coaching derived its name from a book I wrote a few years ago called "The Global Citizen: A Guide to Creating an International Life and Career". As a result of becoming a life coach, I'm finding that I'm expanding my definition. In my book, I describe global citizens like this:
"Global citizens are opened-minded people from any culture who are interested in the world at large and are passionate about living fulfilling lives. The term "global citizen" creates an awarenss of the existence of a whole category of internationally-oriented people who derive satisfaction from life by discovery the world.
The global citizen's philosophy is based on the awareness that stimulating experiences of meeting people from different cultures and living in foreign countries helps us develop as people. As we clarify our understanding of ourselves and our world, we improve the quality of our lives."
As I get ready to update my book and add a coaching guide, I am expanding my definition of what it means to be a global citizen. We are all global citizens in the sense that we are all part of the world's 6 billion population. Yet, few people are consciously aware of how our interconnectedness relates to living our life purpose. For me, being a global citizen has everything to do with being who you are truly meant to be in this lifetime - living your life purpose, which are a reflection of what you really value in life.
Through becoming a life coach, I've come to the conclusion that being a global citizen has nothing to do with travel. It means honoring the calling to be your true self - wherever you live in the world.
Why should we be true to ourselves? When we are in integrity and true to ourselves, we have the power to create positive change not only in our own lives, but also in our communities, families, businesses and professions - and that leads to better communication, synergy and cooperation on a global scale between nations, governments and people at all levels. If all of us do our part to live our purpose, we can be global citizens and "be the change we wish to see in the world (Ghandi)".
What are your thoughts?
