We live in a world where our every step and action is looked up, frowned up and judged. At some point, we may have let the voice of the world lead us somewhere, somewhere unknown, somewhere uncomfortable. Why do we allow the world so much voice in something it knows so little about? The moments where I have let the voice of the world lead me, judge me have been some of my worst times as I clearly knew that my actions had nothing to do with my feelings or my thoughts. I knew I wasn’t happy with my decisions even though the ‘normal’ person would view my actions as right and truly I regret these moments. The truth I learnt over time is that I am not normal, I am ME. I am different and unique and I don’t do the ordinary, I am a bit different from the ordinary (maybe very different). My actions cannot be predicted and this is not because I am rebel, or because I take risks that seem un-calculated, that seem not thought through. I am believer and I am a dreamer. I AM ME.
One should realize very early on that you can not let the world determine your path. The world doesn’t know your story, it doesn’t know your struggle, and it doesn’t even understand your pain and believe me it will not share in it. The world out of curiosity, out of love, out of concern, even out of jealousy will give you passionate, seemingly ‘right’ advice. There is nothing wrong with being open and listening to what the world has to say but know that the world doesn’t know what you know, IT DOESN’T KNOW YOU.
Know that you are unique and know that the world will always have something to say, whether good or bad. Don’t let these sound bites lead you into a false sense of security or insecurity. Know that this journey is all yours for the taking and that you are YOU and FREE to be ALL YOU CAN BE. This is your path, and its all yours for the taking. The decisions you make along the way whether ‘GOOD’ or ‘BAD’ are all yours to make so indulge in them and create that unique being the creator designed for you to be.
“There is nothing more beautiful than seeing a person being themselves. Imagine going through your day being unapologetically you.” – Steve Maraboli