Chapter 22,
Be Yourself.
I am very fortunate to have a great circle of friends.
When you love yourself and understand who you are and what you bring to the world,
You only want to be you.
I am a great Barbara,
But not a good Suzanne or any other friend.
Suzanne is my oldest friend.
We've been friends over 50 years.
I love her dearly for who she is.
How many times have you thought if they really knew me,
They probably wouldn't like me?
How long have you pretended to be someone else simply to please other people?
Pretending to be someone you aren't takes a toll on us mentally,
Physically,
And spiritually.
If you are alive,
You have something to offer the world.
Your presence in the world is not a mistake,
Nor is it random.
Know you are special and learn to love yourself and appreciate your unique qualities.
Stop pretending to have it altogether if you don't.
Be yourself and others will learn to accept the real you.
The people who are intended to be around you will love you for who you are.
Practice,
Take a day for yourself and do exactly what you want to do with no explanation to anyone.
See where your thoughts and ideas lead you.
Affirmation,
I am at peace in this moment.
I love myself just as I am.
