Being Yourself
Today’s world is saliently engulfed in competition, constant noise and futile comparison. As a citizen of sucha world, being yourself may seem to be a radical act. Yet, many of us fail to realise the importance of authenticity— the quiet power that defines who we are, the genuine force that sets us apart in a world that often asks us to conform.While we see the world rapidly evolving, being ourselves not only imbues simplicity but also helps us gain inner peace. In the journey ahead, several people will have great expectations of you. Being submissive to every trivial demand as well as shaping yourself into someone you truly aren’t is equivalent to taking immense but redundant pressure on your brain. Conformity after a certain extent gets overwhelming, making you a typicalplastic clone of others you see.Many a times, authenticity is confused with reluctance to improve oneself. Being yourself implies your willingness to do what you like and improve in aspects at your own pace. Everyone subtly grows into distinct individuals, and this is where the stark contrast lies between the two. Moreover, being authentic gives you the power to command yourself, of your own will. Rather than being tugged by everybody to become their ideal person, you stay free from the hassle by listening to your inner self. The world today is engaged in a race to glory. People often sacrifice their identity and peace for the pursuit of perpetual success. It is paramount to remain obliged to yourself and not become a puppet in foreign hands.Nobody knows you better than yourself; therefore, following your moral conscience over someone’s directions is crucial. It is the only way to let yourself grow along your intended path and not deviate from it.
SWARIT CHOUDHARY, THE DOON SCHOOL, DEHRADUN