Be Yourself

2015 has finally started and I'm already doing all I can to achieve my New Year's Resolutions. One of my goals is to be more confident in just being myself because as you'll read in this blog post (written by Robyn Stark) being yourself isn't always easy but it's worth it.

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Why gain their approval if it is only temporary? We live in a society filled with people who tell you to be yourself, and then cut you down for being the slightest bit original and weird. Why you may ask. It makes them feel uncomfortable and insecure because that person isn’t afraid to be themselves and isn’t afraid to be judged.

People are afraid of change, of something out of the ordinary because it takes away their sense of security and the more predictable life is the happier they are. Awfully boring, if you ask me.

It is human nature to express yourself, to let the birds with the words of your heart free, to release the wolf of your soul that wants to conquer the world, and knows all your deep and dark secrets but still knows your infinite potential. You need to share your heart, your soul, and your thoughts, as this will help people accept you for all your flaws and imperfections.

For many people, art and poetry is a limitless option to show who you think you are, without people knowing anything about who you really are. Art is expressive, full of colour and with the depth of the sea and the height of the stars. You can’t judge a piece of art work without knowing the real reason for its existence. A picture speaks a thousand words, more than you’ll ever know. Poetry is taking the picture and putting into words, words that capture your heart and leave you thinking.

This is real beauty, more than the superficial beauty that society highlights in fitting in. Take that pen and let the emotions flow down through a mixture of colour and imagery. And next time someone shows you a poem or piece of art, remember that they are sharing a piece of their soul with you. That is precious. Treasure it and pay attention to what people show you without telling you. And remember that, when you do express yourself, originality is key.

Written by Robyn Stark

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