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Monday, July 7, 2014

Stepping Out

So much is written about the journey to become our authentic selves. They say that as we move along, we discover more and evolve into who we are meant to become. 

But what if we're already there? 

What if this journey is not about coming into who we are, but taking off what we're not?

All our lives, we are shaped by others' views, perceptions, and labels of who they think we are. We may bend to accommodate those ideas, based on where we are in our lives. 

But as we get older, we start to remove some of those ideas. We realize that these old ideas and notions may not fit who we are at the core. 

And so we step out. 

And people say we have changed. 

But is it that we are changing, or simply letting who we already are finally emerge?

Maybe a little of both. 


In the same way that we rid ourselves of clothes that are stained, unflattering or, simply, no longer fit, so must we rid ourselves of those ideas (and, at times, those people) that stain our spirit, those who are not flattering to who we are and who we want to be, and those ideas that no longer fit what we think. 

It's time find the confidence to step of that shell and let who we are emerge. 

Is it changing?

Maybe. 

But changing to become happy with who we are...that's a change for the better. 



Have you ever had to let go of anything or anyone to let your true self emerge?






12 comments:

  1. Giving yourself permission to let go of people + things that are no longer relevant in your life can be difficult. But as we grow + change, our interests and needs grow + change. I see it as a healthy way of becoming a better person. Enjoyed this thoughtful post!

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    1. Thank you, Sarah. :-) It's not easy, but you're right in that it's healthy. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

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  2. Change is so good! We'd be so boring if we never changed!

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    1. Hi Bailey,
      I agree. It's through change that we see growth.

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  3. I love this, so very true. I've had to let go of people who were toxic and damaging to my spirit. I also let go of ideas and theories that were put upon me as a child. Loving this blog post.

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    1. Thank you . It's hard to let go of those old ideas and those who bruise and damage our hearts and spirits. But I think the result is well worth the break. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

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  4. I think sometimes you have to let go of ideas and people to move forward and grow. I thing it is change, but in a positive direction.

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    1. I agree, Kerry. It's through change that we see growth. Definitely not always easy, but well worth the risk.

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  5. Absolutely. Been there done that and bought the t-shirt!

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    1. Good for you, Stephanie. It's a good place to be. :-)

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