Uniqueness is better than faking your character.

Making mistakes is way better than faking yourself as you learn and fix along the way. I believe that you don’t have to be somebody you’re not, and thus stress the importance of just being you.

We are all brought up to show who we are but now, since we are fake, are we really showing off our uniqueness? I mean, why fake your character when you are just fully clothed with the strength and dignity? That beautiful laughter you give does not show fear but confidence.

What has happened to us, comparing traits with someone else’s character? Stay true to what you are, how you are and who you are, and by that I swear nobody shall judge because if you stay true to yourself, whatever bad someone does to you can only strengthen you.

Let’s do us and never stress about what people say. Joke is, the line “What will people say?” has killed many of us, which turned some into believing that faking a character will solve problems. Yes, to them it might not make sense, but that’s OK, because by then you would never expect everyone to understand you. They don’t have to as it’s between you and Almighty God.

Continue being kind, sweet, humble and modest. Stay grateful and remember the importance of the quality of humility.

Know your purpose, where you want to go in life, and what you were brought here for. It won’t be that easy to get changed by the people you associate yourself with. Avoid people who mislead you in any way: that too would be a great fresh start. Live life to the fullest and don’t lose hope so you can move forward.

“Don’t sacrifice old-fashioned good principles for what’s popular” is a line I have been living by after I also faked my character back in high school. I had forgotten who I was and where I came from. She was beautiful and she received all the attention, respect, love and spotlight. But as for me? None! So I thought faking would make me look like her but then it didn’t happen because I had become somebody else.

Yes, toxic people, toxic environment, toxic habits and toxic programmes also contribute to the faking of the character but then it doesn’t mean you should let it control you. I believe that for you to stay true to yourself you need to answer some questions. If you knew the real definition of truth you would understand that it requires the act of putting forth honesty, or being genuinely faithful to yourself. Life is wonderful when you stay true to yourself as it gives you a sense of identity to commit to your principles and beliefs.

Be committed to your character and refuse to contradict your beliefs for popularity. Stay true to the character that God formed you to be. Yes, in certain ways we are called to change our lives. As Jesus has said, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make paths straight” (Proverbs 3:3-6). “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:3).

Not everyone in your group carries the same attitude, shares the same vision and beliefs, or sees what you see. We all have that front that is unique to us. We can’t expect everyone to like us neither can we expect ourselves to be like them. Never in your life compare yourself to somebody else because the original you shines bright like a diamond to us.

Even as the calendar changes, your character should always remain the same. If somehow being true to yourself is hard, kneel down to God and pray harder and know the very best that you cannot escape to a better place from something you don’t know nor understand fully. Best thing you can learn is to stay true to your character even when people test you.

Never let life circumstances press you to the point where you worry yourself big time: stay focused and maintain your character even when you know their true intentions as God will protect you.

Let people see only what you want them to see, because you will always look happy without care. If it kills them inside, gives them sleepless nights and make them hate you, then so be it! As long as it makes you happy, make the world a better place and give your soul some joy.

Be the kind of person you want to be! Be that wonderful woman and that handsome gentleman! And remember that in every way and every day be true to yourself and your own dreams. Don’t lose your light because of a fake character, eventually toxic things can influence you badly. Live according to your own words, be the example to people who think faking their character is 100% good and that it will solve their problems.

Your beauty shines from the inside and out and that is just enough to keep you happy. What you have to give to this world is more than money can buy, so remember you will always be who you are regardless of how long you fake your character.

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