It is a battle--being your authentic self-- because there are ample opportunities to throw in the towel by ignoring the whispers of your soul, following the status quo herd and pretending to be something you really aren't. We must press on in order to find our stride and after while, who we are becomes seamless and synonymous inside and out. Please note: this is not a one time event but an ongoing process, pursuit and lifestyle. When we stick with the journey, we become open vessels who can give and receive, authentic individuals who just live fully and freely refusing to do life in carefully crafted compartments. We enjoy life and just live it. Purposefully. Intentionally. In wide open spaces. Aware of our thoughts, mindful of our word choice, gracious and compassionate in loving ourselves and others. We own our beauty (or handsomeness!) and we admire and appreciate it. We see it for what it's truly worth. Then we are no longer threatened or intimidated by false advertisements, the manipulative media or even the beauty of others because we know there is more than enough. That this ample universe is burgeoning to overflowing with resources and room for everyone. Everyone who chooses to partake, that is. And because we know that who we are is no accidental thought or passing fluke, we humbly accept the lessons that life has to offer and through acceptance, we grow in wisdom, patience and grace. Nobody said it would be easy. So sometimes it does hurt, but after while, the climb starts to feel so good that we can't stop. We don't want to. And even though we feel worn to a nub at times, we keep going because new adventures await. Deeper knowledge. Divine experiences and greater things generally speaking. We may glance back--from whence we came--occasionally, but the past never holds our gaze for long because we are too grateful. Too excited about right now, today and the future. Things are too good to stall, so as we keep moving forward, we know that our character (the way we act when we think no one is looking), how we treat ourselves and how we treat others matters. It really matters. And so we decide to press on regardless of what other folks are doing. Never forgetting this fact: what other people think of me is none of my business.
XO- Sharita
