Waking Up to Who You Are....

Requires letting go of who you imagine yourself to be.

It got me thinking....

Picture this: You're cruising along the highway of life, humming to your favorite tune, when suddenly, out of nowhere, you hit a speed bump the size of Everest. Your sense of self is shaken to its core, and you find yourself questioning everything you thought you knew about who you are.

I've seen firsthand the havoc that an identity crisis can wreak on even the most put-together individuals. It's like being caught in a storm of self-doubt and confusion, desperately clinging to the wreckage of who you thought you were while the waves of uncertainty crash over you.

But here's the kicker: Waking up to who you are requires a willingness to let go of the illusions and fantasies that we've constructed around ourselves. It's like peeling back the layers of an onion , each one revealing a deeper, more authentic version of ourselves beneath. And while it may be uncomfortable at times, it's also incredibly liberating to strip away the masks and pretenses and stand naked before our own truth.

So, what are some of the real-life dilemmas and crises that can precipitate this journey of self-discovery? Well, for starters, there's the classic midlife crisis; that moment when you realize that the person staring back at you in the mirror bears little resemblance to the carefree dreamer you once were. Then there's the ever-popular quarter-life crisis; a rite of passage for millennials everywhere, characterized by a gnawing sense of existential dread and the nagging feeling that you're not living up to your fullest potential.

But amidst all the chaos and confusion, there's a silver lining; the knowledge that by letting go of who we imagine ourselves to be, we open ourselves up to the infinite possibilities of who we can become. It's like shedding an old skin and stepping into the bright, shiny newness of our authentic selves.

"Surviving" an identity crisis is no small feat. I've got a few tricks up my sleeve to help you weather the storm. First and foremost, it's essential to practice radical self-acceptance. Embrace the messy, complicated, beautifully imperfect human that you are, flaws and all. Next, surround yourself with a tribe of supportive souls who lift you up, cheer you on, and remind you of your inherent worthiness, even when you forget it yourself. And finally, lean into the discomfort. Growth rarely happens within our comfort zones, so don't be afraid to get a little uncomfortable as you navigate the murky waters of self-discovery. Remember, the caterpillar must first dissolve into goo before it can emerge as a magnificent butterfly. So, spread your wings and soar, may you have the courage to embrace the uncertainty, the resilience to weather the storms, and the wisdom to know that the journey of self-discovery is never truly over. Until next time, may you navigate the twists and turns of identity crisis with grace, humor, and a healthy dose of self-love.