How often do you focus on fitting in? How often do you hide the “real you” from the world? The quote, “The more real you get, the more unreal the world gets,” points out that the world benefits when we share who we really are. When we stop letting the world influence us, we have more influence over the world.
Why it is Difficult to Truly Be Ourselves
If you haven’t noticed, it is common for the world to push back against us when we share our true selves. Here are a few reasons why we often hide who we truly are.
It Can Make Other People Uncomfortable
Our quirks, talents, desires, and passions may not always fit in with social norms, which can make other people uncomfortable. People are uncomfortable with people who are different from them. When we notice their discomfort, we hold ourselves back.
People Tend to Be Judgmental
People can be mean. They may meet differences with disdain, harsh words, or even violence. We judge the things we don’t quite understand because we don’t want to go through the effort of understanding them.
We Think That There Is a Correct Way to Be
From the time we are born, we are taught that there is a correct way to be. There is a correct way to act, a correct way to talk, and a correct course of life. This, of course, isn’t true; however, this belief often causes us to hide who we truly are.
It is Easier to Follow the Trend
Being ourselves is scary and uncertain. We typically find that following the trend, or doing what other people are doing, is much easier than making our own way.
Why The World Needs Differences
Everyone is different. We all look different, have different interests, have different skills, and desire different things in life. If people were meant to be the same, we would have all been born the same.
The truth is that the world needs our differences. The world needs people for all kinds of tasks and purposes. If we were all born with a passion and skill for building, we would have too many buildings and not enough food. If we were all born with a passion and skill for making coffee, we would have too many baristas and no places to live.
We need to learn to embrace our differences in order to bring the most benefit to the world around us.
How to Start Sharing the Real You
The “real you” deserves and needs to be shared. So how do we go about sharing our true selves?
Don’t Think Twice
We second guess ourselves all the time because we wonder how other people will perceive us. Stop thinking twice when thinking twice isn’t necessary. Follow your instincts.
Live Life for Yourself
No one else can control how you live your life. Don’t let other people’s expectations keep you from going after what you want out of life. Do what makes you happy and let other people be uncomfortable. Their comfort shouldn’t dictate your decisions.
Lean Into Your Talents
We all have natural talents that we are meant to share with the world. Lean into those talents and explore how you can use your talents every day to make the world a better place.
Explore Your Purpose
Everyone needs a purpose in life, and knowing your purpose will give you more motivation to truly go after the life you want. Take some time to find your purpose and live in a way that makes you feel fulfilled.
Start sharing the real you with the world to make the world a better place to be. You never know how many lives you will truly be able to touch, just by being you.
