Show Up as You!

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It is perhaps the greatest human mystery and acknowledgement, that we truly do not know people. For the majority, who they are is dependent on circumstances of the times, which has led society to embrace this misleading psychological facade of "different versions of oneself." Therefore, they shape shift according to what society expects and have overtime, debunked their authenticity, letting it lay waste at the expense of the soul wandering the wilderness.

Who do you show up as, when no one is looking? Who are you when the blinds fall and the moon glistens, shining upon that image which faces you sternly in the mirror? Who are you when you are happy and who are you when you are angry? While emotions and feelings are human and yes, of course, we must honour them, and while they constantly dictate how we react, it is time to take charge of that voice in our heads, the one that narrates the self- fulfilling stories, it is time to silence that voice. By doing so our authenticity can sprout, become rooted and stand firm. Your blooming may upset the weeds, causing them to want to grow all around you but once you master how to make your ego your slave, then you will rise and shine among the ashes.

Who do you desire to be? Do you know thyself? Introspection of our souls is medicine for our hearts. Conduct it daily. Know who you are, stick to your boundaries, and watch your authentic self, blossom. Remember, if you must alter or stray from your authenticity to become accepted within a circle, then maybe you need to find a new shape.

Shall I dare you then, to be you? The real you, yes you!

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