This is sorta putting the pressure on… But, we all came into this world, physically made of the same stuff, no matter what our color, race, or ethnic background. Sure there are physical differences… We are all unique also! Same but different!
We enter our little world with cultural rules already mapped out for us. We don’t have a choice, we are not actually in control. We are at the mercy of our parents and environment. All of us… No matter where we are born. Think about that. Think about what you would be doing, had you been born in another place in this world. I hate to use this word, but we are brain washed. Sometimes, that turns out to be a good thing other times it’s a disaster.
We are however, all born with potential! We are born with unique thought processes and gifts. Maybe at times as a child we are guided to do things that our parents or mentors think we should do… But at some point (not sure when that is)…. We have to either give up and decide we want to live pleasing others or better yet, find out who we are and what we love – find our passion, fulfill our potential. It’s there!
When you realize and really think about the fact that you are authentic … You will begin to try and understand yourself better and even accept who you are. You will also begin to understand that same thing about others. You will begin to be yourself and stop trying to be someone you are not. You will realize that the fact is… Some people will like us and some won’t.
“…give up dancing in someone else’s shoes and just be yourself. That way, you’ll be less lonely, you’ll become a good friend to yourself, and your feet won’t hurt” – Charlotte Kasl, PH.D
We should always present ourselves as we are in any relationship or environment – no mask! That is pure honesty. Your potential vivid!
Ok… I’m rambling. But, how can we know what we want in life if we don’t know ourselves and our own potential. It’s wide open. We just need to realize it’s there and do everything in our power to find it. I’m still searching… But I know it’s there.