Let's get real!

We all want love we all want happiness, the freedom to be us original and unique. Easier said than done, most of us will never truely feel comfertable being ourselves. Most of us will never be able to stop seeking approval from others. The ones who judge so swiftly, the ones who set the trends aren’t we all the same? Do I listen  popular music? Sometimes I do yes. Do I cheer for a popular franchise? Proudly go habs go! So what makes me different than most? One thing and one thing only. I dont care what people think of me. I don’t pretend to be someone I’m not. I did that for all my life as a student, even more as a high school student. Only to realize there is no shame in who I am. There is no reason to hide it I embrace myself 100% and so should you! Sometimes we pretend to be someone and something we are not for a person for “love”. Is it really love when you have to spend everyday of your life as someone your not. Terrified that your secret will be discovered and made public. How can that make you happy? It honestly can’t. I have been there its just an illusion after being lonely for so long you think your truly happy. I finally felt secure and comfortable enough to be my true self. I was a little worried at first what if they don’t like me, What if they make fun of me. The hell with all that I am me take me or leave me. People didn’t pay much attention to it at first, even when they did realize and try to tear me down I refused to let them. I am strong enough to push through life and fight for my right to be me. We all are we just have to find the courage to do so. We have to decide who am I going to be a lie or myself. Nobody can choose who you will be but you. The problem is from birth we are taught to strive for approval and attention. That stays with us over the years I know people who dress a certain way and talk a certain way out in public. Yet when they are alone they hate themselves for the lie they live everyday. I was one of those people for far too long. If I can find the power to change it anyone can. We can all live our own lives the way we see fit, find the paths that will make us happiest. A little will power with a lot of nerve and you can stand up and show your true colours!

Steve Fortune.