Most everyone at one point or another
succumbs to some form of peer pressure.
Although peer pressure carries far more weight in our formative years,
many are influence during their adult years.
Being acceptable to our friends is important and at times we can stray
far from our true character to feel as though we fit in.
At some point, we begin to understand the
importance of our own uniqueness. It is
at that point that we slowly allow the false face to dissipate and we become
confident in who we are and what we stand for.
The fact is that no one knows or sees us the way we do. We are only denying ourselves when we display
a different image to each individual we meet.
When we truly live our lives on purposes,
we only have one person to answer to and that is ourselves. If we were to ask ten people to define us, we
would get ten completely different descriptions. We do not have control over these
opinions. You do, however, have control
over your own opinion of you. Ask
yourself, “Who am I really trying to please”?
Many individuals lose themselves along the
way when trying to be someone they are not.
Eventually, for our own happiness and contentment, we must come to grips
with who we truly are. Many of us have
been on that great search for self and many more are still looking. Do not be afraid to self examine. Without self examination, we are lost within ourselves. If we are truly honest with ourselves, we would
come to the conclusion that the best person we can be is ourselves.
Accepting who we are is a very significant
step in self-realization. The difficulty
lies in facing those qualities that we dislike.
Self-awareness is a process that can be painful at times, but confronting
our less desirable characteristics is the first step needed for true change
(not masking the issue). We cannot make changes
without being aware of what changes need to be made.
Again, being truly honest with yourself (you
need to look at this from all angles), you will discover character traits that
are quite admirable. These strengths are
truly you. Take a moment and write down
with complete honesty your challenging personality characteristics as well as
your more encouraging character traits.
This initiates the process.
Acknowledgement is always step one.
As you uncover these characteristics decide whether you want them to be
part of the true you or are they something that you want to toss away and no
longer identify with.
Each time you notice these habits or traits
you are eliminating in your life, remind yourself that these are not who you
are and that you no longer identify with them.
It takes time to form habits and it will take time for this elimination
process to come to fruition.
Once we have conquered our first hurdle, we
can repeat the process and do another review.
It does take time, but it is well worth the effort. Happiness comes from releasing this unwanted baggage
from our identity so that we can be who we truly are. If we are unhappy with our lives, the true person
is not being allowed to shine through.
Do not follow the crowd. If you do, will you be happy with yourself
when the crowd is not with you? Be
yourself always. YOU are the best person
for you to experience this life with!
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