Recent Thoughts
"Just be yourself" is often said when people face challenges in life, relationships, or work. Coming from our inner circle, it expresses kindness and a desire for our well-being, but it has also become a casual phrase with little depth. During my career transition, several people told me to "be myself," and I realized that their idea of me and my own sense of self could be very different.
It made me question what it truly means to be myself, how it manifests in my daily life, and what consequences it might bring. Do I really know how to be myself, or have I been shaped by social, professional, and personal expectations to the point that I serve others more than myself? I reflected on my childhood and how "being myself" was once deeply connected to "being with myself." Can I still enjoy solitude without distraction? Can I let my mind wander freely without needing instant validation? Have I built a strong enough sense of self—one that grounds me when praised and supports me when criticized?
Being truly myself might surprise those around me and reveal sides of me that not everyone connects with. But as with any change, some people may drift away while new ones come into my life. Embracing my most honest and authentic self may lead to transformation, and I welcome that in my pursuit of living as who I truly am.
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