Life doesn't have to be right, it has to feel right.
I've always been a quiet person. I didn't like standing out in any way. I was afraid of what other people might think about me and that I wasn't meeting their expectations. Until a point when I encountered new people, who taught me a lot with their presence. I became more and more confident. I traveled a lot and the more I detached from the familiar and exposed myself to the new, the more I realized what's really important. And that was being myself.
I learned it's not about fitting in. It's about being yourself. In every word, in every movement you make. Do it because it's you. It's beautiful. It took me a long time to realize.
Certain people that I met during the last couple of years showed me how wonderful it feels to be yourself. They made me aware of how exhausting it is to overthink everything you do or say. Of course, it's important to be aware of what others think about you. But you decide how it affects you. Let it sink into your mind, see how your body responds, and then let it go.
I met a person who showed me how lightly life can feel; what it's like to not overthink and doubt. His presence made me feel free in a way. I've never experienced myself so relaxed and accepted when being with another person. Plus, that person was (at the beginning) a complete stranger to me. I would have never thought that an outstanding person could touch feelings that even I wasn't able to control and navigate myself. It was special and kickstarted a lot in me.
It's so important to detach from your brain and to enjoy who you are. Don't waste energy on doubting. Instead, listen more to what your body says. Give it more attention and let it sometimes take over decisions. Trust that your body knows best. You just have to let go and feel. These were the moments I felt most alive.
