We need not be afraid to touch, to feel, to show emotion. The easiest thing in the world is to be what you are, what you feel. The hardest thing to be is what other people want you to be. Don't let them put you in that position.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author encourages embracing emotions and being authentic rather than conforming to others' expectations.
- In plain terms
- It is easy to be yourself but hard to be what others want you to be.
- What can you take from it?
- Authenticity is easier and healthier than trying to meet others' expectations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is being what others want so hard?
- How do you balance self and others?
Another view
Society often rewards conformity, making authenticity risky in some contexts.
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