Being yourself : )

Train of thought: What’s the point of trying to please others but in the process of losing yourself? I would rather live on my own discipline by trying to live up other’s expectations. Sometimes you just can’t please everyone, but I think the most important thing is that you need to be yourself in front of others, be true to yourself, and be true to others, so you live with no regret and no pressure. Sounds like a strong statement doesn’t it? I just find that sometimes people is trying to be someone who they are not, because they are afraid of rejection after people see their truest, most honest self. I came to live under my mask during my adolescent years, but even in adult lives, we tend to please our parents, our boss, our boyfriend/girlfriends, our professors and others. Of course I’m not saying that if your own viewpoint is not quite right that you still must stand your ground until it cracks and you collapse. However, I believe honesty is the key. Show your feelings whether other people like it or not because you have an opinion, and you respect them.