I feel like a lot of us are trying to be so many different things. In this world, there is so much pressure to just be more. I can honestly say that i'm not sure who exactly I want to be. I can't seem to fit a mold, and I am okay with that right now. That being said, I know there are some things I know I do not want to be and am striving to avoid. Here are seven things I don't want to be.
1. Selfish
I don't want to be someone who is too concerned with myself to be there for someone in need. I want people to be able to come to me for help, knowing that I will do what I can to help them even if it inconveniences me.
2. Withdrawn
This world is beautiful and amazing, but it can be messy and painful. During these painful moments, it can be pretty easy to pull away and get lost in the dark. I don't want this to be me. There are so many spectacular events meant to take your breath away. If you withdraw yourself, you are unable to fully enjoy these moments. I want to soak in all that this crazy, amazing, messy life has to offer.
3. Unsympathetic
Other people's feelings are relevant. It is important to me that I take their thoughts and pain into consideration. This isn't always easy because other people's problems may not feel so large in your eyes, but the way their problem makes them feel is important to address. Life can get heavy sometimes. It is so important to be understanding in someone's time of need.
4. Arrogant
We are all worth a lot, but no one is worth more than another. This is important to remember. I never want to put my own sense of self-worth above others. We are all equal and nothing gives you the right to act like you are better than someone else. It is important that I keep myself grounded.
5. Afraid
Fear in moderation is healthy, It keeps us from doing stupid things that could potentially get us killed. I just don't want to miss opportunities to better myself just because I am too afraid. There are so many things to experience that lay just outside your comfort zone.
6. Overly concerned with the future
Constantly thinking about what lies ahead takes away from what is happening in the moment. I personally find myself saying that "I can't wait until..." I think that this type of mentality leads to a lot of unhappiness. I don't want my life to feel like a waiting game. My life is now.
7. Fake
I don't want to have to put on a mask and pretend I'm something I'm not. None of us are meant to be cookie cutter. This world needs individuality even if it seems like individuality is often covered up. Society has a horrible habit of telling us how to walk, talk, act and look. I don't want to be just another mass-produced doll. I want to be genuine. I want to be me. I want to be real.
