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Be You, The World Will Adjust It is amazingly a wonderful ride. Be you, the world will adjust. Did you ever try to be you---- you only and none else? Oh, you did not. Why you did not? Were you fearful of even trying it out for once? Were you scared of that the world would reject you as being an extraordinary person--- a different one than so many out there! Do you know that the journey of discovering who you are began from the moment you were born? It began at the exact moment when you shouted out loudly to the world at large declaring that you have since arrived! May be, it was either the exact second when the doctor welcomed you here amongst so many of us or the right moment when the doctor made you cry to attract your mother’s attention or for something else, that was required of him! The journey took you to many dangerous path----paths to make mistakes and then grow, to get lost on way, to love, to hurt and above all, to feel every moment along the way. True, it will be difficult to be just you because you may find the society as an obstacle to achieve it. They may not like your ideas at all. The society may label your ideas as too ambitious, not workable and not smart enough! Never mind. You must walk down the road alone to reach your goal to be you--- you only. Discover yourself. Be you. The world will surely adjust. The world would adjust even if you are a self styled expert distributing uncalled for advices to people about the right way to grow melons and treat its seeds properly to known or unknowns or a blogger like me. It does not matter. Therefore, be you, the world will adjust . Wishing a happy and joyous New Year to all the readers who would stop by this blog. Happy Reading:          |
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Mary Ann, I am so much happy to read you here once again. Thanks for the comment left on the page. Hope to read you again here in the near future. Look.
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Hmm. I think I have but it was some time ago. Being who you are isn't so straightforward (for me at least). I like to think I still try to live by my values but just being myself over the years hasn't always paid off; perhaps I don't cope all that well with rejection yet can nonetheless be accepting of the inevitable because it's easier to. Compromising when perhaps you shouldn't can slowly chip away at one's sense of self over time. Sorry if the response sounds too nonsensical, I can't find the words to express that which best describes my thoughts/feelings, too overwhelming perhaps? Or I just lack the skills. Thanks Look.
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Hmm. I think I have but it was some time ago. Being who you are isn't so straightforward (for me at least). I like to think I still try to live by my values but just being myself over the years hasn't always paid off; perhaps I don't cope all that well with rejection yet can nonetheless be accepting of the inevitable because it's easier to. Compromising when perhaps you shouldn't can slowly chip away at one's sense of self over time. Sorry if the response sounds too nonsensical, I can't find the words to express that which best describes my thoughts/feelings, too overwhelming perhaps? Or I just lack the skills. Thanks Look. I guess you thought correctly. May I say that you tried. I could however understand why it was not possible for you to be who you actually are. Never mind Lili. I am sure that you will feel real pleasure one day when you will find that you have not finally compromised with something or someone not liked by you. You do not lack the skills.May be the time is yet to be ripe enough for you to treat the difficulties aptly. Do not know how can I make you understand what i wish to say you. I can only say you now not lose hope. Thanks for leaving such a meaningful comment which will make me ponder upon until a good response could be found!! Thanks again for passing by my blog. Stay well and happy.
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Thanks for asking the question. The piece however does not encourage anyone to be someone other than himself. Thank you for passing by my blog. Hope to read you here again on a different subject soon.
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12/29/2014 11:08 am |
I have always been myself which has gotten me into more trouble than you can imagine. The times when I got into real trouble though was when I caved in and listened to others and tried to "shape up". Surprisingly (or maybe not) the biggest challenge has been being accepted as a supportive person who focuses on the good aspects of things and people without necessarily supporting the person or situation unconditionally. The most challenging fit was employment. That is one area where we have to make sacrifices to survive. I did fine as long as I cold keep it visualized as playing a role or acting. I had 2 major crisis in life and both came when I took the role as reality. Once I was free of the need to conform to stay employed my stress level dropped to almost zero. It is truly wonderful to be myself and not have to worry about what anyone thinks. Of course there is still a certain amount of conformity needed to stay out of jail and mental institutions. Spiritwoman ^i^
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Dear Carolyn, It has pleased me very much to read your thoughtful comments left here on my blog page. Perhaps i need to ponder upon on your deep thoughts more carefully so that i can come up with some thing different than what I posted at above on my blog. Carolyn, you seem to think very much about those who surrounds you , and also about their future like a respected elder of the family. I can only say 'thank you' my friend. The current year would die a natural death after next two days. I strongly hope and wish that the new year brings happiness and joy to each near members of your family and also to your dear friends. Have a nice week, my friend!!
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Thanks for your kind and thoughtful response Look. It is now am and on reflection can see I shouldn't attempt to post late at night when tired as my thoughts aren't as coherent as they could be. I would like to correct myself and say I do try to be who I am but it hasn't/doesn't come without a price which has proven to be painfully high over the years. Sometimes I'm just very tired and stand back from the precipice before undertaking yet another nerve wracking yet enlivening walk along the tightrope of the unknown. Yes, being who I am is of utmost importance; the rub for me is also my mindfulness of others.
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Mrs.Joe, When I read you here, I feel that I am in the process of learning something new! Sometimes, I could also remember something that pleased me when I was young and actively busy in reading comic books before Television became a household entertainment vehicle! I can still recollect the character Popeye the Sailor Man whom I adored! I have no reason to disagree with the views expressed by you on your well explained post left on my blog. Thanks Mrs.Joe. Happy new year to you and to those who are your loved ones also.
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I have always been myself which has gotten me into more trouble than you can imagine. The times when I got into real trouble though was when I caved in and listened to others and tried to "shape up". Surprisingly (or maybe not) the biggest challenge has been being accepted as a supportive person who focuses on the good aspects of things and people without necessarily supporting the person or situation unconditionally. The most challenging fit was employment. That is one area where we have to make sacrifices to survive. I did fine as long as I cold keep it visualized as playing a role or acting. I had 2 major crisis in life and both came when I took the role as reality. Once I was free of the need to conform to stay employed my stress level dropped to almost zero. It is truly wonderful to be myself and not have to worry about what anyone thinks. Of course there is still a certain amount of conformity needed to stay out of jail and mental institutions. Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and joyous 2015.
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Thanks for your kind and thoughtful response Look. It is now am and on reflection can see I shouldn't attempt to post late at night when tired as my thoughts aren't as coherent as they could be. I would like to correct myself and say I do try to be who I am but it hasn't/doesn't come without a price which has proven to be painfully high over the years. Sometimes I'm just very tired and stand back from the precipice before undertaking yet another nerve wracking yet enlivening walk along the tightrope of the unknown. Yes, being who I am is of utmost importance; the rub for me is also my mindfulness of others.  What a pleasure to see you back here again.Lilium ! As i stated earlier, your comments make me ponder on the points you have left on your post. Perhaps, you under estimates yourself when you say that you should not attempt to post anything at late night when you are tired. However, I beg to differ with you in this matter as I always find you as not only capable of expressing your views most coherently under tiring circumstance but also in such a way that makes one to think afresh. I believe that Lilium is really someone who believes in herself at all the times. You took utmost care when you walked along the tightrope of the unknown! It appears to me now that you have never lost faith in you. Be happy and let the year 2015 be the most prosperous, happy and joyous for you and your dear ones,
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I am delighted very much to read you here, MEducator. You have so nicely analyzed the views that have been expressed by some of the readers of this blog of mine with interest. I also appreciate your own meaningful views on the subject .Thanks again for spoken decent words about this blog which i write for satisfaction of readers like you and also for my own pleasure. May I expect your visit to my future posts.MsEducator? Wishing you and your dear loved ones a happy and joyous New Year.
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Hey Looklook, Here is Lisa, who always remains herself in whichever case. As I always say " I AM WHO I AM, WHOMEVER LIKES ME AS I AM, IT'S OK AND WHOMEVER DOESN'T, IT MATTERS LITTLE TO ME". But I'll always be myself.!! Thanks so much for this blog of yours, I enjoy it very much. Keep happy always as long as ...... Lisa is here and remain herself..
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Hey Looklook, Here is Lisa, who always remains herself in whichever case. As I always say " I AM WHO I AM, WHOMEVER LIKES ME AS I AM, IT'S OK AND WHOMEVER DOESN'T, IT MATTERS LITTLE TO ME". But I'll always be myself.!! Thanks so much for this blog of yours, I enjoy it very much. Keep happy always as long as ...... Lisa is here and remain herself.. What a way to tell us who you are and how you want to remain during your remaining life to come and pass by. I shall never encourage you to be one other than yourself. If i do so and you listen to me than I shall miss my Lisa whom I adore.So continue to be you, I may consider to adjust. Lisa !! Always remain happy and yourself Lisa. With best of everything from.... looklook
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