Embrace your true nature and it will naturally lead you to the life you were meant to have.
We are all born with unique qualities from hair color, to skin color, to likes, dislikes, talents, abilities, etc., so it seems natural that we would be naturally drawn to certain areas in life such as; subjects in school, hobbies, careers, beliefs, opinions, personalities, ways of doing things, etc. With this in mind, wouldn't it be wise of us to nurture and embrace each other for these unique set of qualities instead of trying to fit us all into one shape or size?
Abraham Maslow, an American Psychologist, spoke of encouraging our inner nature and expressed that it's an essential core of a person, and if allowed to guide our lives, will help us grow "healthy, fruitful, and happy". If denied or suppressed, the lack of expression of this inner nature, he argued, will lead to sickness. This sounds like a pretty big deal and something we should probably start paying attention to, don't you think?
When we're born we don't know the difference between who we are, and who we think we're suppose to be. Martha Beck argues it's culture and society that begins to change our thinking of who we are before we even have a chance to think about it, or figure it out on our own. This makes sense when we are constantly bombarded with what culture, society, social media, and everyone else is telling us to do and who we should be. Wouldn't it be great if we could block out the noise of others and get connected to the being within who knows exactly who we really are, what we really desire, and the purpose for which we were made. And once we figure it out, wouldn't it be amazing if we could be brave enough to embrace it...
I completely think this is possible, but not easy. Going against culture and society means some people may not like us, some may abandon us, and there may be a constant temptation to just give in because it's easier. However, by standing our ground, we'll gain respect from many, we'll have people who admire our determination and individuality, and others will find courage to follow in our footsteps. Furthermore, and even more important, we will find purpose and joy as our glorious inner nature flows out into every aspect of our lives. As Maslow said all those years ago, we will become, "healthy, fruitful, and happy". I also believe we won't be alone because we will be guided to those who are, like us, embracing their true nature, which too, will flow out into the world and make it a better place for everyone.
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