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Be Yourself

I am not a wealthy person – I am not a beauty queen. I don’t have eternal youth and my overall purpose is yet to be seen. I am not an accomplished athlete or a famous star. I tend to be quite ordinary and I certainly don’t drive a fancy car. I tend to be quite moody and am easily depressed. I don’t make friends easily and some days it’s a struggle, simply to get dressed. I like to spend my time alone and hang out with my dog. I am not very good at socializing – In fact, I’ve often been called a “bump on a log.” But recently I was enlightened - By a man who looked me in the eye. He told that wanting everyone the same is really just a big lie. He said we need to be ourselves and who we were meant to be. That trying to be like everyone else will only bring misery. So go forth now and rid yourself of despair - Because only when you are happy with you – You won’t want to hide out in your lair. Don’t be sorry and do not apologize – Just be the best you and a happy life, you will realize.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2006




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