Daily Motivation 035

"Can you remember who you were, before the world told you who you should be?" - Charles Bukowski

Hey, let me ask you something. Do you ever pause for a moment and wonder who you really are? Not the version shaped by expectations, not the one molded by what others think you should be. But the real you—the person you were before the world started handing you labels, rules, and guidelines?

It’s a tough question, I know. Life has this way of slowly nudging us into boxes. A career label here, a societal expectation there, and suddenly, we’re wearing masks we didn’t even know we put on.

But here’s the thing: the real you is still there, beneath all the noise. That kid who laughed too loud, dreamed too big, and didn’t worry about what people thought? That version of you didn’t just disappear—it’s been waiting patiently for you to reconnect.

Think back to a time when you didn’t worry about “fitting in.” Maybe you wanted to be an artist, a scientist, or even just someone who loved watching the clouds go by. Back then, your dreams were wild, messy, and unapologetic. That’s the version of you that knew how to live authentically.

Now, I get it. Life happens. Responsibilities pile up. And somewhere along the way, we trade authenticity for acceptance. But here’s the good news: you can still find that person.

Start small. Take a quiet moment to ask yourself, “What truly lights me up?” Maybe it’s painting, singing, writing, or exploring the outdoors. Whatever it is, lean into it, even if just a little. Because when you follow what makes your heart race, you’re reconnecting with your truest self.

It’s not about making drastic changes overnight. It’s about slowly peeling back the layers of “shoulds” and rediscovering the you that was there all along.

So, can you remember who you were? Better yet, can you take one small step today to find that person again? I believe you can—and trust me, it’s worth it.

Take a deep breath. You’ve got this. 🌟