It is easy to show the world every moment of happiness and joy. It is easy to show the world and your loved ones a smile. It is easy to showcase accomplishments and growth. It is not easy to simply be yourself, but it definitely pays off.
Whether a ray of light or a series of feelings, every day that you rise, choose to maintain the appearance of what your heart and greatest passions prove you to be.
What would happen if you peeled back the layers of who you seem to be and you showed your core and deepest identity to the world? How would that make you feel? Fearful? Worried? Proud? As long as you know the answer to this and you can hold strong to what you want to be your truth to be, your reality will be what you want it to be.
I used to think that showing all of the good times, would be wonderful and it would drive reactions, comments, and likes…it was true. However, when I started to show the world my heart, bumps in the road, and the ins and outs of my upward climb, things turned into a place of true empowerment and relatability.
Authenticity is what makes a real difference. The greatest gift that you can share with others is being all that you are.
Keeping up appearances is often when others find that they cannot be themselves. As many know, a smile can hide so much and tears can be judged as weaknesses. If we can make a moment of difficulty a moment of triumph, we can change our lives and inspire others to do the same.
It’s not your job to save the world, nor is it your job to be perfect. Your ultimate job is to make the most of everything that you have and embody.
Don’t put on a show for the applause. Don’t become who you think you should be to please the world or obtain a title, position, or followers. Work hard and keep up the appearance that is true to you; you never know who will benefit from your honesty and your life’s journey.