Tuesday, August 16, 2011

What is Charisma?

The word charisma or charismatic has two senses: 1) compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others, 2) power or talent.

Being charismatic is well...not all that simple. However, to some it comes in naturally . Is it a gift from up above? Or can a human being, mold into being charismatic over the years of own life? It is interesting that this word carries two meanings, but mesh into one. I believe, that compelling attractiveness and being able to inspire others with your charm or devotion in others is power AND a talent. A charismatic human being magnetizes others around him. Others find themselves drawn to that stereo type and long to be around as much as possible. Charismatic people are inspiring and can cause you to perform beyond expectations to accomplish their goals. So how can you tell a part a charismatic person? Is it speaking well...or being social..or just having an attractive image? Actually, it's all that-and more. We can often group such qualities in the term of charisma. I believe that unlike wisdom, charisma is not something you are born with, it is something that can over the years define you. For instance; everyone has a unique personality, we can relate to each human being as a "glass" or a "container." Some may be nearly empty, some may be filled to a certain level and this can boil into a one big constitution of a charisma. If every container would be filled, people would think very highly of you and compare you to God, that is what you would think too. There is no one in this world who can "know it-all."
Our "containers" may be filled to a certain extent, and over the years as we journey through this life we add to them. Some add graciously, and some may just filter out everything completely and this may be the cause of one being blunt. So no, charisma is not something you are born with. It is like trial and error. You lean to be charismatic, you try to mold your self with lots of positiveness, with simply being your self, having self confidence, honesty, and passion and love for those around you. You are unique and charismatic in your own individual way.