being yourself

The hardest lesson in life is to learn about who you are. And not from the point of view of others, but from yours. Some people tend to be too self-critics (as am I), others tend to be too indulging with themselves. Throughout your life you meet people who change you (if you let them), you find books and encounter events that change your perspective.

 I tried to discover my likes and dislikes, and sometimes fell in dispair when I couldn't find my own personal taste. It took me a great deal of time to find my areas of interests, and I know for sure I will discover more of them. Not having time is simply an excuse - you can find time for everything you want, but learning how to do that is very difficult.

 The internet helped me a great deal. Not only it provides tons of information, it allows you to connect with people, whom although are strangers, share your views and interests. Recently I came upon a blog written by one Michael Moniz (you can check his website ), who is a life coach. Reading his entries I found interesting ideas on how to simplify and live my life. I admit I was a bit reluctant at first, but putting those ideas in practice gave me a sense of freedom. 

 Through this blog website I managed to connect with people who share my interests : reading ( Heather, Fox and quil ), traveling ( Lavinia ), magic ( Lunar Wisdom ), tv shows (Criminal Minds) - just to name a few. 

It's amazing how much energy we spend living to impress others or to reach other people's standards. Even though we claim it bothers us and leaves us with a sense of emptiness, some of us become comfortable with this uncomfortable feeling and refuse to leave the "safe zone" instead of taking a chance.

Yes, standing up for yourself is hard....yes, getting accepted for exactly who you are is rare....yes, sometimes life can be a living Hell as people look at you as a freak or to put it mildly - different....yes, people are judgemental even though they won't admit it...but one thing is for sure...your life is YOURS...live it as you like it, of course within legal boundaries!