Changing Identity

It’s intrinsic to want what we can’t or don’t have.  Whether it’s putting on that extra layer of lipgloss for that special someone, or swearing to put down the tub of ice cream and start doing leg lunges so you remember that you still have muscle there; we all, naturally strive for an idealistic world.

Wanting what you can’t have makes life spicy, fun and spontaneous.

Have you heard of the expression, “Stay true to yourself?”

How do you interpret that?

You can infer that it means stick to your morals, judgments and beliefs, but I find holes in this ideology.  You may call me a skeptic, but I believe this phrase restricts change.

I am a strong believer in representing the person who you want to be, but does that mean being the same person day in and day out?  What if you were to alter your personal character every so often, would you be called a poser or a fake?

I’d like to argue not.

While versatility has its boundaries, don’t be afraid to spice it up.  Wear those outrageous flower tights, raise your hand in a lecture of 200 people, and take someone into the stacks for an unforgettable kiss.  So what if these things are out of character.  Stretch your comfort zone a little.  If you want that desirable ‘other,’ work hard to be free from yourself in order to allow yourself to encounter your infinite possibilities.

Let your artistic creationism shine everyday.  No painter painted the same scene over and over again, so why not start fresh with a new canvas from time to time?

Enjoy life and the world around you!

Sara majors in Art History and enjoys long walks.