Why should I put on a veil of perfection?
Why should I hide my flaws? Everyone has them whether they admit it or not.
Why should I bend over backward to conform to being the cookie-cutter version that everyone wants me to be? It takes strength and bravery to be oneself.
Why should I be forced to suppress my emotions when the situation calls for it, and I’m rightfully sad, afraid, or (gasp!) pissed off?
Why shouldn’t I allow myself to make mistakes? That’s how we learn.
Why shouldn’t I, on some days, let myself lounge around the house in my pajamas and no makeup?
Why shouldn’t I allow myself to splurge on a tub of Ben & Jerry’s every now and then?
Why shouldn’t I allow myself to have my own opinion?
Why shouldn’t I allow myself to speak my mind when need be?
I’d rather be myself exactly as I am, the good, bad and ugly. I won’t suppress any aspect of me. I allow myself to be completely human, no matter who doesn’t like it.
To deny humanness is to be fake. Being fake is too much work, and I’m too lazy.
Well said. Here’s to being real!
Thank you, Sue!
I like this – splurge on a tub of Ben & Jerry’s. Hehe… My gosh, how much you have written in the days when I got too busy.
Till the time I don’t bother or muzzle others, why should others do that to me. Very correct. A wonderful write-up.
Thank you so much! 🙂
Well said. Everything that defines the essence of us is to be cherished and not to be ashamed of.
Thank you so much! <3
Beautifully penned! This is so inspirational!
Thank you so much, Wardah! 🙂
You’re welcome! 🙂
Well said
Thank you so much!