There is a door that I encourage you to open today. It’s the door that you leave shut most of the time. I’m referring to the door that shields the real you behind it. Yes, the real you: the one that you shield from the world from time to time.
If this message sounds familiar, it’s because you may have heard it recently. The message to be yourself is one that seems to be repeated everywhere, and resonates with everyone. Yet, few of us take this advice. I wonder what we are waiting for?
Like snowflakes and fingerprints, you are unique. You are also amazing in every way, talented, and beautiful. But, most of the time, you don’t want to believe any of that is true. Rather, you retreat. You go behind that door. Why? Probably because it’s easier, much easier. You imagine that the world won’t accept you as you are. So, from a very early age, you try to fit in. Then, when you do, you convince yourself that you’ve found a way of life that works. Actually, you haven’t. All you have done is locked that door so that the real you cannot emerge.
The funny thing is, once we become adults, our authentic self has a way of making its presence known. Our authentic self finds a small opening in that door, and peers through. Others recognize it, and sing your praises. Still, we keep the door locked. The reasons why we barricade our true essence from the world may not make any sense to anyone. That really doesn’t matter, because those reasons make sense to us. So, we continue. And, the insecurities continue right along with us. Fear is there too. You believe what you think, and your brain tells you that it is too risky to let the world know who you really are.
Well, I’m here today to tell you that it is time to let everyone see your beautiful, shining essence! There is no need to wait another minute. The person who you planned to be when you came into this world is more important than you can ever imagine. What is not important is how other people view you, or your negative self-talk. You have so much to share: your gifts, your heart, your compassion – everything that makes you unique.
Astound yourself by showing everyone around you who you really are. Trust yourself. The real you will never let you down. If you discover that you have locked the door that leads to your authentic self, I encourage you to unlock it today, and then keep it open. Better yet, remove it completely. You were born to fly, not to live behind doors. So, go ahead – ASTOUND YOURSELF – and just be you!
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