Walk your own path.

I’ve realized I spent so many years hiding my real me that in the last couple of years I didn’t want a minute of hiding me anymore.

I want that for you too.

The real you is priceless.

Maybe you’re loud.
Maybe you sing poorly.
Maybe you sing with the voice of an angel.
Maybe you love running.
Maybe you are quirky.
Maybe you love everything perfect.
Maybe you don’t really care.
Maybe you like spicy salsa.
Maybe you don’t want your food to touch each other on the plate.
Maybe you like Hulu.
Maybe you like Netflix.
Maybe you love classical music.
Maybe you know every word to all of Eminem’s raps.
Maybe you live in the city.
Maybe you live in the country.
Maybe you have kids.
Maybe you don’t.
Maybe you love trivia.
Maybe you hate reading.
Maybe you are single.
Maybe you are married.
Maybe you worry.
Maybe you are a planner.
Maybe you are a free spirit. Maybe you laugh loudly.
Maybe you snort when you laugh.
Maybe you have extra time.
Maybe you wonder if people like you.
Maybe you don’t care.

No matter what – BE YOU.

The time on this planet is WAY TOO SHORT to be anything other than who you are inside. You were born with talents and gifts and wonderful stuff.

Don’t hide it trying to measure up to a hypothetical.
Don’t hide it because you think you should be more.
Don’t hide it because you think you should be less.
Don’t hide it because you worry what others think.
Don’t hide it because you are waiting for things to change.

Be you.

And maybe others won’t like that you. That’s okay. Because there are a whole bunch of people who need you. Just the way you are. Not being something else, but you.

You are wonderful.
You are amazing.
You are enough.

Be proud of the wonderful story of you.

Walk your own path.

Life is short.

~Rachel
#findingjoy