Embracing Your Authentic Self

Own your story season ❤️‍🔥 They say that life is a journey of becoming. We are programmed to believe that we are meant to become something. From a young age we are asked what we want to be. I have friends that are thriving in their careers, some that look traditional, others that do not. I finally realized that as much as life is a journey of becoming, it’s also a journey of removing - removing layers of yourself to connect with who you truly are. Who you were before the world demanded you to be a certain way. Letting go of expectations and judgements of others. Because at the end of the day, the world doesn’t need more ‘successful’ people. The world needs more people to know themselves and follow their path even if it doesn’t look like anyone else’s, even if they have to walk alone. I don’t say this lightly. It takes an incredible amount of strength and courage to do that. The bad days will be riddled with anxiety and doubt. The goal isn’t to not feel those feelings. It’s to acknowledge that just like any other emotion, they will come and go. One day you’re going to look around and wonder, how is this my life?! And you’ll be so damn proud you never gave up on yourself! 👏 What are your thoughts on this topic? Share in the comments! I look forward to reading them 🥰 📍Gantry Plaza State Park, Long Island City, Queens ———