I have heard the saying 'be yourself' so many times before. As easy as it to say, in reality it’s not something we know how to do. I have struggled with it.
Taking a look at ourselves
We should start by looking at ourselves. We should learn to accept ourselves by getting to know us, what we like and what we dislike, what makes us.
Emotional and spiritual growth
Emotional and spiritual growth is necessary for an easier life. It's not to say that your life will be easy, no one can order that kind of life, but having emotional and spiritual growth means the transition through life should be easier.
When we allow someone else to define us, we can never be ourselves. We need to work on accepting our mistakes, our decisions and move on and need to stop worrying about how others perceive you.
Pleasing yourself
We can't please everyone, so logic says there is no point in trying. Always having to be on our guard because of something we've said, only serves to make us more guarded.
Let go of your concerns so that you can use your own considerations as a filter. Learn to be open and honest about yourself and try not to beat yourself up on the things you have failed at.
There are lots of things we don’t like about ourselves physically, learn to like those parts of you too. Only then will you unconditionally accept being you.
Everything you say here is true. Try not to beat yourself up. Be kind to yourself.
Absolutely. Thanks Randy.
I agree, we all deserve to be ourselves.
Agreed. We need to be ourselves.
I think people are more uncomfortable when they aren't themselves.
If everyone would accept all for who they are and accept themselves for who they are the world may be a different place.
Acceptance is the key Lisa. Totally agree.
Totally agree! This is a great post. I have a slogan for myself, it's "Do You."
Thanks for your post Nick.