As a grounded and self-assured adult, I choose to show up authentically with all that I do, but this took some time and lots of personal work.

Deciding to walk in your purpose and speak your truth is a choice that's made daily and it takes courage to push past the fear of what other people think.

For me, the challenge of "being me" was difficult during my adolescent years. The pressure to conform to social norms was magnified by the nuance and the pronounced comments made by peers.

At that time, like many others, fear is what kept me stuck in the cycle of reaching for social acceptance.

I always admired the incredible souls who decided to show up each day and be true to themselves. The people who would shine their light on the world with their unique perspective. The people dressed in what made them feel best, not the unspoken uniform most were adorning.

Now as a parent, I encourage my girls to dare to be different.

To walk in their purpose and create their own rules.

To express themselves authentically and to speak their mind.

To those willing to walk in your authenticity regardless of the opinion of others, either as an adult or as an adolescent...I see you.

Doesn't it feel amazing to be FREE!?!?

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