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Be the Real You

Show the world who you truly are

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We as group of people have adapted to societies standards. We have come and gone with different trends and opinions all following suit as to what is popular in everyone’s eyes. However, what we fail to do is become our own individual. We have let society take us over again and again and look where it has gotten us.

We have people who deem themselves as unworthy, we let negativity run our lives because we fear that if we are the ones to step outside of the circle we will be the next target. Why have we as individuals let this concept and idea of fitting in take charge of our lives? We are all unique and different in our own ways and why are we the ones stopping ourselves from being who we truly are. Instead of fitting in, I vow to stand out. I want to show the world who I really am and not hide behind this absurd concept of fitting in. Everyone should feel comfortable with being their true self instead of feeling as if they are exiled out for being different. By destroying this fairy-tale idea of all being the same will push us forward as a society who helps and supports others. We are all unique with our own special abilities and why would we all want to mesh together to be the same.

We want to stand out and we can do that by accepting others and showing the world that we no longer need to fit into this tiny bubble of perfection. Instead we can create our own world where we are in charge and no one ever has to feel like they don’t belong or that they are worthless. We can’t let this idea of being perfect keep us from actually obtaining something even more beautiful. Being a part of this beautiful world is about creating experiences and the best way about doing that is meeting someone completely new. This allows us to make new bonds with people that we will be able to cherish forever. It gives us an opportunity of adventure and excitement.

Think about, when you are someplace new what is it that you feel? What is it that you see? I feel happy, excited, longing to know more, and a unique sense of beauty. Individuality is the ability to stand out and be comfortable with yourself. Being unique isn’t wrong. It’s right. It’s time to show the world who you really are and not blend into the crowd. Be that new experience someone is craving for and prove to yourself that you can do it. In the end what’s the fun of blending in, when we could stand out.

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