The "be" generation

This generation has a different way of looking at things. We have different goals, aspirations, and purposes than any other generation. This can be characterized in one specific way dealing with how a generation defines itself. Other generations are a “do” generation. This generation is a “be” generation.

Older generations focus on the things that they do. They would define themselves by the things that they “do”. Their focus is on doing things. They want to be known for their deeds. They want to accomplish things. They feel the need to “do” things. They define themselves by the things they do – they are a “do” generation.

But this generation is different. We are a “be” generation. We are focused on who we are rather than what we do. We would rather “be” something than “do” something. We don’t disregard doing things. On the contrary, we are focused on doing things, but we want to complete the picture by being as well as doing. We want to be known for who we are. We are focused on being a person who loves rather than focusing on simply doing loving things. We know that these actions will flow out of who we are. By “being” something – we will naturally “do” things, as well.

This younger generation wants to be rather than to do. We define ourselves based on who we are. We want to take care of that part first – because we know that we will do things out of who are. We are a “be” generation.

This is our generation.