As a child I had the sense that I was "different" and I sensed that I did not fit in. 

I have a clear sense that a more collaborative and inclusive world is possible.

I have a strong desire to live in this more compassionate world.

I have always been sensitive, introspective and aware of life beyond the obvious.

It surprises me that many people do not have a similar degree of interest in their own inner world.

Like Albert Einstein who said, "The gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for absorbing positive knowledge”...

...I place a high value on imagination, insight and intuition and the potency of my inner world.

I have an empathetic awareness of - and am sensitive to - many forms of suffering.

It feels right to me to contribute to life in a way that might ease the suffering of others. 

I am uncomfortable in situations with a lot of conventions and rules - where people are all expected to think and act in a similar way.

I have a sense of what is authentically right and true for me and I would love to live in alignment to my truth.

I don’t always think in a linear fashion.

Sometimes I find myself solving problems in unexpected ways.

Solutions might arise out of nowhere and puzzle pieces might come together in ways that I never could have imagined.

Like John Scully who said, "The future belongs to those who see possibilities before they become obvious"...

...I have been known to "think outside the box" by noticing unconventional ways to make things better.

Although I may not be "comfortable" with uncertainty, I feel that I am becoming more flexible and better able to adapt to changes than I might have been in the past.

I have a greater willingness to let go of reference points and to make peace with ambiguity and unanswered questions than most people I know.

I absolutely adore “aha” moments.

I can feel the power of a deep inner knowing revealing a deeper truth and I find those moments exquisitely satisfying.

Although I am not a fan of labels, I can see myself as one or more of the following (check the one that fits the best)

 Like Richard Branson who said, “Do not be embarrassed by your failures, learn from them and start again..."

...I am curious and adventurous.

I favor asking questions, brainstorming, experimenting and self-exploration to find my own answers.

When I am with open-minded and warm-hearted people, I like to collaborate.

I appreciate the contributions of energy and different perspectives that other people bring to the table.

When working on a project I often have a vision of where I am headed - a sense of following an internal compass even if I am unsure of the details.

In my heart I resonate with the philosophy underlying this iconic Apple ad:

“Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.”