Chameleon

I used to be a chameleon. I smoothly took on the roles of other people to fit in. It worked for awhile. What I didn't know at that time is that by assuming different personas, I was discarding the person I really am. I can tell you from experience that when you just go along with what other people say and do, you slip further away from your authentic self. It takes a lot of hard work and awareness to unravel the illusion.  It's painful. It's liberating. It entails taking a hard look at yourself and continuously examining your motives. Being myself is easy today. I'm comfortable in my own skin. I know who and what I stand for. This has been a true gift- I am deliriuosly happy and joyful today. I wear my confidence proudly. I am free.