To thine own self be true..."
We worry a great deal about pleasing others that we actually forget to be ourselves. We alter our beliefs or even abandon them for the sake of being "open-minded".
We hide parts of us so we can fit in or feel like we belong. We want to be accepted and liked by others, so we change who we are to be more like them. In the process, we lose ourselves and the ability to be honest and authentic.
We are left with a hollow version of ourselves, and it can be difficult to find our way back. Perhaps the most insurmountable task for humankind is authenticity. But with a bit of courage and determination, we can make the journey back to the real us. We can reclaim our identity and discover just how powerful and unique we truly are.