Life With Being Yourself

"None of us are getting out of here alive, so please stop treating yourself like an after thought. Eat the delicious food. Walk in the sunshine. Jump in the ocean... Be silly. Be kind. Be weird. There is no time for anything else." - Anthony Hopkins

If you take anything away from this let it be that you are wonderful in so many ways being who you are. No one wants to meet the exact same person over and over again. The world does not need 50 of the same person running around. You can change lives by just being yourself. I can tell you that I remember people because of the advice they gave me and the uniqueness in their personality. I promise no one is going to remember all 30 of the same seashells they find on the beach.

The truth is, you are unique for a reason. Each quirk, flaw, and talent adds to the rich pieces that make up you. Let go of those heavy expectations and just be. Your world shines brighter when it is not dimmed by the comparison game. It’s important to recognize that there are people in your life who love you for who you are.

"Be so rooted in yourself that nobody's absence or presence can disturb your peace."