Being congruent or aligned means walking the walk and talking the talk. It means behaving in a way that is in harmony with our inner selves. The first step on that journey is understanding exactly who we are.

There are many things that make us unique. Perhaps you are skilled at writing. Perhaps you are exceptionally compassionate. Perhaps you have a knack for taking apart machinery. These things are reflected in the different structures that we live in.

Here is an overview of some of these systems:

Just remember that influence goes two ways, because although the world can influence who we are, we have an immense capability to influence and change the world around us.