We live in a world where people are always telling us how we should behave.From a very young age, we are taught what we should study, what profession we should choose, when we should get married, how we should dress, and what we should think.
Little by little, we are molded into characters in a script that we did not write, and without realizing it, we transform our lives into a character that is not us. Often, people applaud us, but not for who we are, but for the masks we have put on.
Definitely, being authentic is an act of rebellion against the currents of this world, but is it really worth it?
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They say that a person dropped out of law school to open a small bakery. His family, who expected a lot from him, called him a failure. But he was sure of what he had done, getting up early every morning and with his hands full of flour, he told his relatives, "It is better to be a competent baker than a mediocre lawyer." He was definitely authentic in this act.
Authenticity is far from heroic, but it is a great virtue, especially in these times. It is having the courage to say I don't like that movie when everyone is delighted with it. It is choosing the clothes you like when they are out of fashion at the time. It is crying without fear of being seen, or letting out a laugh and not apologizing. In short, being authentic is showing your own face when you are at a masquerade party. It is difficult, but it is brave.
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