Be True to Yourself

Life has a way of taking over our genuine self.  The path we choose can manipulate our character in a way that has us fooled into believing we are the actor that we become.  So well trained that we don't even realize that we're acting a part not aligned with our purpose.
This development happens gradually over many years, creating a false self, step-by-step. Each step insignificant in and of itself, but taken as a whole becomes hard to distinguish between your real values and those that have been incorporated to allow this creation to exist.

Why does this happen?  The need to survive is the beginning; making money to live day-by-day.  Once you have enough money for the basics, more perceived needs appear.  Your ego tricks you into believing that you need more stuff, more power, more of anything.  The problem is that there is never enough, as your ego needs to be fed more and more, you adapt to fit the path created by your ego.  Before you know it, you are unhappy but have no idea why?  You are so deep into this new character that you cannot find your real self.
 
To begin your journey visit:  Journey-to-Your-Soul, by Barb Aasen http://www.facebook.com/pages/Journey-to-Your-Soul/309370042492468 

There is so much evidence of these characters in society as people sacrifice their soul for the all mighty dollar, the external power.  Materialism has crept into all segments of society, taking away the joy that is meant to be associated with the celebrations.  Life should be a series of celebrations.  Find something to celebrate today, the air you breath, the trees, the birds, the clean water available.  Just be aware of all you have, take time to silently be grateful and see if you can begin a path to your true self.