Being True To You – Find Your Inner Strength
Being true to you is about living your life in accordance with your goals, ethics, and belief system. It is allowing yourself to be who you are and not being what someone else wants you to be. It is about standing up for yourself when you are being mistreated.
Being true to you may be easier said than done. The world we live in constantly tries to tell us what is best for us. There is information out there to solve any problem, but the information doesn’t know our inner self and what our truth is.
Family members and friends will usually have all sorts of ideas for you. But what do you want deep down in your soul? Are you listening to what others want you to do or are you listening to your own truth?
What Does it Mean to Be True to You?
Being true to you means following your heart no matter what anyone says or thinks. It is taking that brave leap of faith no matter if the whole world thinks it’s a bad idea. It takes courage and strength to be true to you.
Only you know your inner self and what you have been put on this earth for. You know your mission and your soul’s calling. Others can only know what you tell them and what they see through their own perspective. But you know yourself better than anyone else.
The Battle Between Your Head & Your Heart
Being true to you can be a constant battle between what your head (rational mind) says and what is in your heart. If you don’t follow your heart, you’ll always be wondering “what if.” Your heart knows your true soul calling.
Maybe you want to quit your job to pursue a path better suited for you but your head says you won’t make enough money doing it. You know in your heart it is what you are meant to do but your head won’t stop feeding you thoughts of doubt and anxiety about your financial future.
1. Being True to You Means Not Worrying About What Others Think
Other people are going to have their opinions. It is normal for them to offer advice that they think is best. But ultimately your decisions are up to you. It’s ok to listen to their opinions and consider them but when it comes down to it, you have to figure out what is best for YOU.
It is a good idea to take some distance away from others when trying to make an important decision. Especially if they feel quite strongly about it. This time away will give you the space you need to listen to your own inner guidance.
2. Being True to You Means Standing Up for What You Believe in
You will gain so much respect for standing up for what you believe in, not just from others but from yourself. When you stand up for what you believe in, it shows the world that you expect to be treated a certain way and you won’t allow it to be any other way.
As an example, I recently left a job I had because I was feeling used and wasn’t being treated with respect. I walked out after they told me I wasn’t qualified for a certain position yet they wanted me to cover for that position. I had been doing that position for quite some time without adequate pay or recognition. Yet they wouldn’t offer it to me as a permanent position with reasonable compensation. I also didn’t agree with the values and morals of the management of the company. So, without a backup plan, I walked out. I had enough. I earned a lot of respect that day from my fellow co-workers. It was scary but I wouldn’t allow myself to be used like that.
People will respect you more for standing up for yourself or someone else who needs your help than if you let someone walk all over you. Often, we may think that if we do what others want us to do then they will like and respect us, but when you stand up for yourself you gain much more respect from others. Sometimes the bravest acts can produce the most significant results.
3. Being True to You Means Following Your Heart, But Letting Your Head Have a Say as Well
Your heart knows what is best for you. How do you follow your heart? Think about your decision and notice how it FEELS, not what you think of it. Your head thinks and your heart feels. It is ok to take some advice from your head as it is useful information but your true soul calling comes from your heart.
4. Being True to You Means Trusting that No Matter What Choice You Make, it Will All Work Out for Your Highest Good
You’ll never know if one choice you make is better than the other no matter how it appears. Since you need to make a decision or will forever be in limbo you need to make the best out of that decision.
You will always come back to your true soul calling so you can’t make a wrong decision. Nothing is right or wrong, it just is. Every experience is valuable and you can’t make a wrong decision as there is no such thing. Everything in your life is an experience, has meaning, and is valuable.
Bottom Line: Being True to You
Being true to you isn’t always easy and takes courage. It takes some guts to go against what your friends and family want you to do and what you know is the right thing for you. In the long run, being true to you will bring you the most joy and happiness even if the transition isn’t as smooth as you want it to be. Find your inner courage and be true to you!
~Meghan
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