Jesus just had a birthday.
He's hundreds - scratch that - thousands of years old.
Every Christmas we celebrate his birthday and what it represents. But I think there's another aspect that often gets skipped over.
A part that any human can get something from - regardless of their religious affiliation or beliefs.
I'm talking about his ability to be himself.
Like, being fully true to who he is.
Being an example of what it might look like to ---
-listen to our inner voice
-heed our inclinations and interests
-cut through all the noise of others telling us to do and act otherwise.
He paints a picture of what it means to Be True To Oneself.
It's my belief that we all have value, worth, and something to contribute to this world. Yet, it's easy to feel like that isn't true - especially in a culture of comparisons and quick judgements.
Interestingly enough, when we are true to ourselves, the comparisons and judgements start to melt away.
Perhaps we should take a page from JC (not Chasez)'s book in the coming year.
May we:
-be aware enough to hear our inner voice
-brave enough to follow the inclinations and interests it reveals
-and confident enough, in ourselves and who we are, to walk on our path no matter what comes our way.
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