This Thanksday, I want to recognize my thankfulness for all of the truly authentic and real people out there in the world. It is easy for us to get swept away in the latest look or trend that we feel compelled to adhere to. It is frequently comfortable to blend in, but does that make us truly happy? Are we being our best selves, living our best lives? The flip side here to watch out for is being too vocal about your individuality. Be your true self while keeping your head down at the same time. Do your best in your lane while avoiding distracting others. Chase your dreams, and remember to stay humble along the way, too.
When the dreams you’re dreamin’ come to you/
-Tim McGraw
When the work you put in is realized/
Let yourself feel the pride but/
Always stay humble and kind.
Power can and often does corrupt easily and quickly. That is why it is so refreshing to see those famous stars who do not let all of that attention and light go to their heads poorly. People who can remain authentically and unapologetically themselves are increasingly rare in this world. When you discover those unique individuals, I think it is best to be quite thankful for them. I sugjest treasuring their one-of-a-kind persona, helping uplift one another even further. In doing so, you can begin to count more blessings than curses.
With pride, there are many curses. With humility, there come many blessings.
-Ezra Taft Benson
For those that adapt and compromise to fit in, please ask yourself if you are really happy. Can you tap into and feel how your inner child is suffering? What can you change to become more alive and real? Why keep faking artificialities? Be you, and stay humble.
Pride makes us artificial, and humility makes us real.
-Thomas Merton
With the right amount of humility, you can ignore a lot of the outside noise. You can learn to slowly become content with your own best lane. When you pause periodically to get in touch with yourself, you figure out what is best for you. No one else can tell you that. Similarly, do not try to tell others what is best for them. You can humbly offer sugjestions if they welcome them, but the final choices for their lane should always rest with them.
Maybe it is wise. Maybe it is dumb. Time will tell.