Become Yourself

The world is full of ideas on how to make you stand out or to be the latest trend. Despite the world, become yourself.

At a dance, I stood against the back wall, attempting to appear cool and mysterious. Eventually, a young lady asked me to dance. After chatting, she said, "You're much nicer than I thought. You should smile more." We all have moments when we try to emulate others. At our core, we're all unique children of God, and our journey is unlike anyone else's. To be confident and happy, be yourself.

When I taught gymnastics, I had a new student who always seemed unhappy despite my positive feedback. I asked her what was wrong. She grumbled and stomped her foot, saying, "Why doesn't anyone like me? Why can't I do what the others are doing?" I replied, "You're not angry at them; you just want to be their friend. Be yourself, smile, and they will see the real you. As for your second question, be patient. The harder tricks come with more practice. You're doing great after just a few days!" After our chat, she quickly made new friends by just being herself.

Dwelling on negative thoughts leads to self-doubt and unhappiness, altering your perspective. You blame others for your unhappiness and accept negative thinking as truth, leading to a "you vs them" mentality. Are most of your thoughts about being a victim? Focus on daily positives and lessons learned from trials. Make a positive change by eliminating negative distractions. You are becoming yourself again.

Always remember that you are a loved child of our Father in Heaven. He knows you.

Infuse positive thinking into your prayers by focusing on gratitude. When you firmly believe in your divine heritage, others' negative opinions won't matter. If they say negative things, they don't truly know you and are attempting to bring you down. If they say positive things, they see you for who you are. You are becoming yourself again.

Comparing ourselves to others often leads to a downward spiral. There's always someone better or worse in most aspects of life. The only person you can truly control is yourself. You have the power to shape your thoughts, actions, and reactions. Learn from your failures and concentrate on YOUR progress. This way, you'll spiral upwards, not downwards. Beware, don't compare. You are becoming yourself again.

You are a unique child of God, and your path is special. Seek His guidance on your journey. You were never a mistake. Become your true self by focusing on your progress mentally, physically, and spiritually. Spread care and support rather than judgment. Despite the world, become yourself.

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

Nothing can bring you happiness but yourself.