Let's talk about the real you. The authentic you; when no one is around and the only thing surrounding you is the four walls in your living space.
When the make-up or the designer watch you were wearing is off... who are you then? In society we tend to
focus on materialism, the extensions of ourselves versus the interior of who we are. Who you are from the inside, is your authentic self.
I encourage you to take a look at yourself and examine who you are from within. And make an effort to see value in who you are and not in what you possess. Although our possessions are important to many of us, they should not be everything to us. For example: I had completed my workout at the Gym a couple of weeks ago and I was in the Women's locker room preparing to leave. One of the members of the Gym had a beautiful hand bag. I complimented her bag as well as another gym member. Before we knew it, the three of us were engaged in a conversation. The lady with the hand bag and I had spoke in passing before, however the other member introduced herself to us. She also felt the need to show us the picture of her new vehicle on her iPhone and she continued by showing the outfits she wears when not at the gym. I said to myself, "where is this conversation going...?" It was a reminder that some people truly value their possessions. What defines you is not what you have, the value is who you are.
Yes, our possessions are an indication of hard work, decisions made and our likes/wants. Nothing is wrong with
wanting nice things or possessing them. However, there is a problem when the authentic you is hidden under
layers of materialistic items. Women especially, we are accessorized with purses, shoes, clothes, hair extensions, false nails, tans, cosmetic procedures, the list goes on. We can get lost in layers of cover-ups and eventually who we really are can get lost. Once the accessories are removed (the ones that can be at least) take a look in the mirror, this goes for men too. And get to know the real you. Your transparent self.
Start today by finding yourself and discover the authentic you. It may sound cliche, but true beauty is from within.
When the make-up or the designer watch you were wearing is off... who are you then? In society we tend to
focus on materialism, the extensions of ourselves versus the interior of who we are. Who you are from the inside, is your authentic self.
I encourage you to take a look at yourself and examine who you are from within. And make an effort to see value in who you are and not in what you possess. Although our possessions are important to many of us, they should not be everything to us. For example: I had completed my workout at the Gym a couple of weeks ago and I was in the Women's locker room preparing to leave. One of the members of the Gym had a beautiful hand bag. I complimented her bag as well as another gym member. Before we knew it, the three of us were engaged in a conversation. The lady with the hand bag and I had spoke in passing before, however the other member introduced herself to us. She also felt the need to show us the picture of her new vehicle on her iPhone and she continued by showing the outfits she wears when not at the gym. I said to myself, "where is this conversation going...?" It was a reminder that some people truly value their possessions. What defines you is not what you have, the value is who you are.
Yes, our possessions are an indication of hard work, decisions made and our likes/wants. Nothing is wrong with
wanting nice things or possessing them. However, there is a problem when the authentic you is hidden under
layers of materialistic items. Women especially, we are accessorized with purses, shoes, clothes, hair extensions, false nails, tans, cosmetic procedures, the list goes on. We can get lost in layers of cover-ups and eventually who we really are can get lost. Once the accessories are removed (the ones that can be at least) take a look in the mirror, this goes for men too. And get to know the real you. Your transparent self.
Start today by finding yourself and discover the authentic you. It may sound cliche, but true beauty is from within.
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