“As soon as you trust yourself you will know how to live.” –Goethe
As seen at http://www.facebook.com/#!/tinybuddha
That has proven true for me, and trusting myself was both a lot harder and easier than I thought. I had to surrender to who I am deep down inside rather than keep trying to be the man I thought I was supposed to be.
Awhile back a close friend made a comment to me that has deeply resonated within me and helped me to adjust the way I look at myself. We kid each other a lot because in many ways we are very different, though in key ways that truly matter we are very much the same (but he’d never admit it!) ;-D!
As he was kidding me about my sugary sweet song and similar sappiness, he added, “You might as well stop fighting it” (or something to that effect). “That is who you are.”
“That is who you are.” Yup. It’s who I am. Once I surrendered to that very basic notion, my life started to click even better into place.
May you know who you are, or better recognize it sooner than I did.
This wonderous learning adventure called life continues…
Russ
Russ Towne's A Grateful Man 
I needed to hear this today…thank you!
Then I’m glad you did, and happy to be the one to “say” it. Thank you for your feedback and friendship.
Russ
Thank you for the reminder Russ! 🙂
Thank you for reading and commenting on it, Andrea!
Russ
Great advice and one I’ve lately started to follow for myself!! Thanks for the reminder.
I appreciate your feedback. Thank you.
Russ
Yes, and we love you for being who you are, Russ. 🙂
Cathy
The feeling is mutual, Cathy! Thank you.
Russ
I needed to read this today. Thanks for sharing it. Acceptance is key. It’s been a struggle but I’m working on it.
I’m glad it helped, Jolyn. You are a ray of sunshine in my day.
Russ
Awww thanks. lol
So wonderful to return to blogging after my hiatus to come here and be truly inspired. Your insights and wisdom always lift my spirits Russ! Yes, here’s to being who we really are!
Hugs of gratitude, Gina
Thank you, my dear friend. You are always welcome and your presence always warms my heart.
Great bit hugs to you too.
Russ
This is powerful and much needed today. Thanks. Have a great weekend Russ!
Thank you for your feedback. I’m glad it helped. You brighten my life by being it it. I hope you have a great weekend too.
Russ
Great reminder!
Thank you, Kristin. Welcome to my internet home.
Russ