Lessons From The Scroll Marked IV
For much of my life, I felt the need to please everyone around me. I believed that by conforming to others’ expectations and seeking their approval, I would find acceptance and happiness.
Instead, I found myself lost, constantly second-guessing my choices and sacrificing my own identity in the process.
Scroll IV from The Greatest Salesman in the World became a turning point, teaching me the profound truth that I am uniquely designed for a higher purpose, and my value doesn’t rely on the opinions of others.
The scroll begins with a simple yet powerful statement: “I am nature’s greatest miracle.” These words resonated deeply with me. They reminded me that my existence is not random but intentional.
I have unique gifts, talents, and qualities that no one else in the world possesses. This realization gave me permission to stop comparing myself to others and start appreciating the person I am.
It was freeing to understand that my individuality is not something to hide or alter to fit in but rather something to celebrate.
Scroll IV also emphasizes that we each have a purpose, one that is as unique as our fingerprints.
Pleasing others and living according to their expectations distracted me from fulfilling my own potential. It became clear that living authentically, true to my passions and principles, is the only way to honor the miracle of my existence.
Every day, I remind myself that I have a responsibility not to fit someone else’s mold but to grow into the best version of myself.
As I embraced the lessons of this scroll, I began to let go of the overwhelming need for external validation. Pleasing everyone, I realized, is impossible. In chasing approval, I was sacrificing my peace of mind and personal growth.
The scroll reminded me that my worth is inherent—it doesn’t fluctuate based on others’ opinions. My uniqueness is not just valuable; it is irreplaceable.
Learning to embrace my individuality also meant accepting my flaws and imperfections. I stopped seeing them as weaknesses and began to view them as part of what makes me human. By doing so, I developed greater confidence and a deeper sense of self-love.
The more I lived authentically, the more I noticed something remarkable: the people who truly mattered — the ones who genuinely cared about me — appreciated and supported the real me.
Today, I live with a renewed sense of purpose and clarity. I no longer bend under the weight of others’ expectations. Instead, I focus on my goals, passions, and the values that guide me. Scroll IV has instilled in me the courage to stand firm in who I am, unapologetically.
Breaking free from the need to please everyone has brought me peace, confidence, and fulfillment. I now live knowing that I am enough just as I am, and that by embracing my true self, I am fulfilling the miracle of my life.
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By reading this blog, I understand another layer of why I can relate to you so well. I, too, am a recovering people-pleaser. To this day, I think there is some level of me making excuses for justifying my people-pleasing nature. I sometimes sacrifice my “little” goals and justify them by labeling them “an act of kindness.” This awareness is the dilemma I will have to address. It is a future topic of conversation.
Jerry, I was cheering and cheering you as I read this! Thanks for your vulnerability–you speak for so many of us weighted down with the cement of wanting to please others at the expense of being fully who we are. I especially love this as we begin a new year: “Every day, I remind myself that I have a responsibility not to fit someone else’s mold but to grow into the best version of myself.” YAY for you, you greatest miracle you!