Be a first rate version of yourself, not a second rate version of someone else ~ Judy Garland
Our job on this earth is to be who we are. No more, but certainly no less. No-one else but me can be me and non-one else but you can be you. We are our most precious gift to the world and our greatest challenge in life is to fulfil our unique personal potential.
Being who you are is not about what you do or what you own; it is not about how you look or where you live; it is about you – your own unique values, passions, strengths, talents, needs and dreams, and even your human frailty.
Courage is required to be who you truly are, without being held back by fear of rejection, fear of not measuring up, or fear of being vulnerable. Honesty is also required – honesty with ourselves and honesty with others. No pretence, no apologies, just authenticity. But it is really worth the effort, as it is what allows us to move through our life with a sense of who we are, what we stand for, and what we believe.
There is also a great deal of power that comes from being who you really are. Connecting with your true self allows you to find your real purpose in life, which in turn makes it easier to make choices about how you are going to live your life. A robust sense of self also allows us to better roll with life’s punches and pick ourselves back up and keep going when we fall flat on our face.
To learn a little more about my own journey of self discovery go to: How I Learnt to Love Myself
What has helped you most to be your authentic self?
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Our journey of self discovery can be an exciting one. I know that I spent years looking for someone else to validate me - to tell me I was 'okay'. Then I realised that I was the one who needed to do it. Once I came to that point of self-acceptance then the rest of it started falling into place.
All teh Best ~ Marian
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