As life goes on, one begins to develop character and discovers one’s wants and needs. You discover your personality, what ticks you off as well as what makes you happy. It is important to discover one’s strengths as well as weaknesses-we need weaknesses because they are part of what makes us who we are. Situations in life help you discover different parts of yourself, whether it be high school and college experiences, your relationship with family and friends, as well as romantic relationships.

Every situation you have been through shapes who you are. Humans are malleable creatures-evolutionary made for adaptation. However, not all aspects of ourselves are malleable and this is what is our personality. Personality is that aspect of yourself that remains semi-consistent as we grow.

“An individual’s self-concept is the core of his personality. It affects every aspect of human behavior: the ability to learn, the capacity to grow and change. A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success in life.”-Dr.  Joyce Brothers

It’s important to be proud of who you are. If you don’t like a certain aspect of yourself then change it. Above all, it is important to embrace your differences.

When you finally discover who you are, you need to remember to keeping being you. I’ve made the mistake of not being who I am when with someone else, just because I thought they would find the real me strange and immature. If someone can’t accept you for who you are, then it is not worth being with them. It means they love you for who you have pretended to be rather than who you really are.

Now, go discover yourself and when you do, be happy and don’t let anyone change you, unless it is for the better. We are all beautiful beings.