Yesterday at work my boss used the phrase "in the closet."
It brought to mind a thought I had weeks ago at the Pride parade.
Many people in front of me right now - members of a very marginalized community - are happier than a large number of the majority.
I've heard in passing skeptical beliefs, that one's sexual orientation is a choice.
I don't believe that any human would intentionally choose a lifestyle laden with ridicule, prejudice and discrimination.
It's not a choice.
But it is an embrace - of who a person really is.
What we fail to fully learn in our society is that the ultimate freedom in life is being true to oneself.
This means seeking out and focusing on the things that make us happy and light us up.
This means saying yes to the deepest desires of our hearts.
This also means taking a real look at our pains and struggles and how we are addressing or avoiding them.
This embrace of self-truth is not reserved for minorities or marginalized people. It is for everyone.
Because once we embrace ourselves, we can more fully embrace others.
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