Always Be

TODAY'S QUOTE:
Always be a first-rate version of yourself instead of a second-rate version of someone else..... Judy Garland

The urge to fit in navigates some... the hunger to be different drives others... swerving in either direction too fast, too far, or for too long can lead directly to a crash and burn destination. The need to please or displease the multitude can completely overshadow who we really are, until that person truly ceases to exist. Losing yourself in the task of soothing or shocking makes life a burden instead of the adventure it should be.

The spark may still remain, but the flame gets smothered by the constant internal fidgeting of a soul that cannot fit with comfort into the skin that it is in. I speak from experience, most of which was unpleasant... and although I am no longer suffering from the condition, I will never forget the price I often paid for someone else's happiness. The saddest part is that every time I imagined I was doing the dance perfectly they changed the music.

There have been a number of "theys" in my life, and once upon a time I found comfort in blaming them for their misdeeds. Admitting that just because I heard music did not mean I had to dance placed the largest part of the fault at my door. When we own something it becomes impossible to ignore, but that is the first step to a final cure. Freedom from that trap began when I tuned out all the orchestras and started composing on my own. Every day is an adventure in self-discovery, and a celebration of just being me. I hope the backup singers in my life always bring harmony, but when they do not I will dance on to the tune of my soul... and I wish the same for you! Think about it... let it ride... then decide!!!