The world is full of illusions. Things may look one way when in fact they may be something entirely different. Often this is done purposefully to entice us to do something, buy something or go somewhere. It’s like a big sales convention. Everywhere we turn we see pictures that have been altered to look better than they are, and we are bombarded with suggestions and promptings to do things others are promoting. It’s sometimes difficult to discern actual truth when there is so much deception all around. In our personal lives if we feel we should be one way or another in order to please others or move forward, we may begin to pretend we actually possess attributes we don’t have. We may tell others we can do things we don’t know how to do, recreate our personal history to reflect what someone else wants to hear, or in other ways fake our way through. All of that might work for a while, but truth is powerful and will always rise. When we look in the mirror we see ourselves as we are. Accepting ourselves exactly as we are now will help us clearly decide how we want to move forward. We don’t have to pretend to be anything. We don’t have to look like or act like anyone else to get ahead. We can be genuine and true to the attributes we possess. If we want to change, we can do what is needed to get there and move forward with confidence. Illusions may be pretty, and they may captivate us, but they aren’t real. Deciding to be honest about ourselves and truthful in all our interactions will give us the confidence and power we need to do anything we desire.
If we’re unhappy, we can bemoan our situation and spend all our time dreaming of how things could be. Wishing and hoping for change is a waste of time, and sitting around waiting for something to happen that will turn our course toward the goals we want is foolish. If we want the lives we’re dreaming of we must define what is needed to make it happen and then actively pursue it. Our lives are our responsibility. We’re always in control of our decisions and what we do going forward. Every dream is possible and if we’re determined and focused, we can achieve the lives we want the most.
Nobody is perfect and there may be times when we feel disappointed in something we’ve done in the past. Carrying around disappointments that are behind us can hold us back and keep us from happiness. We can learn everything possible from the experience and take the lessons forward to help us make better choices. Life is a continual process of learning. We can make excellent choices going forward and find the success we seek.
Today if you’ve been pretending to be something you aren’t in an effort to move ahead, remember you are worthwhile and valuable just as you are. Trust yourself and be confident. We need your influence and there is nobody else like you. You are amazing and have gifts nobody else can offer. Share them with us and the whole world will benefit. There is great success ahead and you will reach it.
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