The Toughest Battle Is To Be Yourself
~by Mark
Webb
Have you
conformed to the expectations of other
people? Have you done it to the extent that
you have lost touch with yourself in the
process? Have you ever considered the price
you pay for this surrender of your best
attribute? I bring a message of
encouragement.
Embrace Your
Uniqueness!
Claim the
uniqueness of yourself.
Here are the 3
keys that will help you:
1.
You Must
Develop A Thick Skin.
You will never
break free of the conformity trap as long as
you worry about what other people may say.
Somebody will always have something to
say. Some people actually enjoy stealing
other people's dreams. These are the ones
who have typically given up their right to
be happy many years ago. And you know what
they say about misery loving company. Don't
let yourself make companions with these
emotional thieves.
Let the
naysayers motivate you onward. I find it
empowering when people say things that
reflect doubt on my ability. It makes me
stand up within myself and claim, "I'll show
them!" Use your hardheaded side to thicken
your skin. This promotes determination and
determination will see you through to your
desired result. I also discourage you from
listening to your feelings of fear and
doubt. These negative emotions will stop
you in your tracks if the collection of
negative mindsets didn't get you first. It
is normal to have feelings of fear and doubt
but they should not be given the space to
pollute your mind. Famous artist, Georgia
O'Keefe said, "I've been absolutely
terrified every moment of my life and I've
never let it keep me from doing a single
thing that I wanted to do."
-
You Must Take Action.
With each
action step you take, the ones to follow
become easier. Each step helps you see that
it is possible to be yourself. Each step
brings you closer to the acknowledgment of
others that you are liked for being
yourself.
If you are a
perfectionist or someone who gets lost in
the planning of the details, please memorize
this statement, "You don't have to get it
right, you just have to get it going."
Sure, you risk
rejection when you step out and announce who
you are to the world but there will also be
those who validate you. This is how you
gain evidence that you can be loved and
accepted for the real you. The peace of
mind you will experience afterwards is
transforming. You will experience a sense
of freedom.
-
You Must Be Willing To Fail.
The reason
most people never dare to be themselves is
that they fear failure. Being yourself is a
risk. How important is this battle to you?
You must be willing to Take A Leap Of
Faith. I believe that if you do not take
the risk, you will be guaranteed failure.
In this risk, you will find freedom, growth,
and personal power.
Visualize
yourself in the future enjoying these new
gifts that will come from you risk-taking.
Feel the increase in happiness and energy.
See yourself smiling and more productive.
Hear the words of encouragement and
admiration. Hold these images in your mind
and then walk in faith. Remember the
scripture Hebrews 11:1, "Faith is the
evidence of things unseen." This faith is
what will separate you from the crowd of
conformists.
The first step
is to Make The Decision To Be Yourself.
This step is usually the hardest but once
you make the decision it seems as if things
start to fall into place.
Some people
have never allowed their true self to come
out or it has been a very long time and
they've closed the door to that
possibility. Here are some questions I
would like you to consider:
-
What gives
you a sense of being alive? What
energizes you?
-
What holds
your attention?
-
What do
you make time for even when you are
busy?
-
What have
you done that just "feels right?"
-
What feels
like you were born to do it?
-
Whose work
or life do you admire?
-
Who or
what inspires you?
Don't just
rush through these questions. The answers
could change your life for the better,
TODAY.
