Who am I becoming, and how much control do I have over it? What Becoming Means to Me When I say “Becoming,” I mean paying attention to my life while I am living it. I cannot control everything that changes around me. I can notice what is happening and choose how I respond. Most days, it is easy to slide into autopilot. I do the familiar things, my mind runs ahead to whatever comes next, and I miss what is right in front of me. Being intentional starts when I slow down long en