TO BE OR NOT TO BE YOUR UNIQUE SELF. IS IT REALLY A QUESTION?!

READ BELOW TO FIND OUT WHY YOU ARE SO IMPORTANT! 

Think of yourself as a puzzle piece. Without you, the puzzle is incomplete. Which piece are you? the flower? the sunshine? the pot?

Are you dying to express who you really are but not sure you feel comfortable with this? If so, consider Mark's story to inspire you!

Mark, 55 years old and recently divorced, was shy and introverted.  Despite this, he loved theater and deep down always wanted to be cast in a play. As he neared retirement, he thought about what he would do with his free time. The idea of theater kept coming up, but his logical mind steered him away. “I’m too old. Who wants to see a bald, fat, middle-aged man on stage?!” One day, while taking a walk, Mark felt strong chest pains. He called 911. Mark had had a stroke and woke up in a hospital bed. Fortunately, he made it through with his faculties intact.  Having experienced first-hand how fragile life can be, Mark felt motivated to discover what was important to him in life. "I need more fun! I’m going to express my theatrical side,” he thought. “It’s never too late to be a hilarious nerd!” Mark signed up for an acting class and was cast in a play as a nerdy funny guy even before the class ended. On the first night of the performance, the audience roared with laughter when he was on stage. Mark felt he found his calling. He continued to perform in theater for many years, bringing himself and others much joy. 

REFLECTION:

• Think of how you want to be or something you want to do in life.

• Consider the value of this. It could primarily be that it gives you joy. That in and of itself is valuable! Keep in mind too that when you feel good you exude positive energy which uplifts others!

The world needs YOU to complete the puzzle!

Blessings!

Marcie