Hello everyone,
It's been a while since we last connected. Today's post is unplanned, just a spontaneous reflection.
The theme I want to highlight is the importance of being true to oneself. I've come to realize that I tend to suppress my authentic self, even when navigating different cultures and countries. I often feel an immense pressure to succeed, a mindset ingrained in me by my upbringing in an Eastern society. In this environment, there's a constant comparison, a sense that we're expected to achieve certain milestones without allowing ourselves the freedom to simply experience life.
Whether it's starting school, buying a new car, or embarking on a new phase of life, everything is seen through the lens of comparison – with flatmates, others' possessions, or someone else's life. I find this unhealthy and choose to reject it. I'm working on building the strength to resist these comparisons and the associated pressure to conform to predefined expectations. My focus now is on training my soul to savor every aspect of life and to craft a unique narrative. I aspire to make stronger a personality that thrives in solitude amidst a crowd and refuses to conform to societal norms.
05.12.2023