October 2016, it is believed that this planet is 4.543 billion years old. Have you ever thought about how many people have come to this Earth and left?
Now think about how many of those people were exactly the same?
None! Not one person that comes to this planet is ever the same as another. You have your own voice, your very unique way of movement, for example how you walk or position you sleep in ,and even an individual DNA code that no one else in this world can have, only you have it. So now, why would you want to be just like someone else when you can just be you? If you have once or ever come to question your authenticity or if you didn't even know you had one, here is some helpful advice to finding it.
1) Meet and get to Love Yourself
I know this may sound a little cliché, but this is the most important part of being you. If you do not know who you are then you don't know what you stand and live for. Experience different things, be open to new ideas and people. Whatever it takes, just find your passion! Also, very importantly: make sure you embrace the way you look and love every bit of your personality.
2) Chin up
No matter what this world throws at you, be the bravest and most courageous you can possibly be, and leave whatever doesn't make you smile behind; it's not worth keeping. Take every single little thing that happens to you as a lesson, there is no such thing as time wasted or bad decisions. You took those decisions for a reason and they will now make you, you. Always have that chin up no matter what happens.
3) Be you
Be the most real you can be. Stay you even if it creeps people out. The best way to describe humans is as puzzle pieces. Some people are going to think you may be the weirdest creature alive, and that is okay! Your puzzle piece just doesn't fit theirs, it doesn't have to. You will find your puzzle pieces and those are going to be the people that will structure you and bring the best out of you. For all of my antisocial people, don't worry about it, being a loner is okay too because that is you. Remember to just make sure that what you are doing, you are enjoying.
Yes, there you have it. Being authentic doesn't take much. It is that simple! Take pride in who you are, love yourself and be proud of the moments you've lived. There is absolutely no reason why there should be two of the same people walking around on this planet. Never allow yourself to be driven to act a certain way just fo "fit in", forget about it! Go on with your bad self and light up the world with your rare character. Always think of yourself as the candle in a dark room, that's how much brightness you bring by just being YOU!
"The more I awaken, the less I desire to fit in"- Gianfranco D' Aversa
