SEPTEMBER: What's in a Name
“It is through our names that we first place ourselves in the world. Our names, being the gift of others, must be made our own.” —Ralph Ellison, Collected Essays
“Tigers die and leave their skins; people die and leave their names.” —Japanese proverb
“I would be stupid not to take into consideration that there are certain things people will not consider me for because my name is Lopez.” —Jennifer Lopez
Say out loud all the names you have been given, added, or dropped.
How do you feel when introducing yourself with the name you have today?
What given or acquired names (including nicknames) carry strong feelings to this day?
Do you find that you try to live up to your name?
Have you ever decided that you have outgrown a name?
What name-related choices made professionally, personally or maritally were easy or difficult?
Has your name opened or closed doors?
Are there any funny stories you like to tell about your name?
Takeaways.