First Find

            As we initially finish a dig, we should embrace, feel, and praise the discovery.  It’s a necessity to be wise and delicate as we make efforts to handle this precious one-of-a-kind work of art that has been unseen, lost, and preserved possibly for years. This discovery is just as, if not more precious than, the ancient finds in history.  Once found, how will we handle it without disturbing its natural state?  In addition, it is important for others to witness and embrace its beauty, in hopes of evoking their own seeds of motivation to discover their own pieces of art.

          Now that we have managed to find this artifact, it is just as important to understand our discovery.  Just as the great artifacts that have been discovered in the past, finding its origin, its make up, and its purpose is key to its understanding.  We are no different.  Knowing ourselves equates to being void of fear.  We should be conscious and careful with the words we choose to use as we describe “what” we have found.  Begin to know the truth about ourselves rather than what we are not.  What is right about us, not what is wrong. These answers will be right in front of us if we are not afraid to see them.

          Get to know this artifact as if it were on an examination table for days following the discovery.  I feel that knowing yourself starts with understanding your history from before birth onward.  Use whatever given facts you have, if any, and explore them, moving forward towards birth and beyond.