As humans we love to be admired and appreciated, honored and respected. We take great strides toward pleasing people and letting them know they can count on us to accomplish what they want done. Sometimes we do for others just to feel assured they’ll do for us when we want them to. But do we ever stop to think about what our hearts are telling us?

Sometimes we have to stop and listen to that still, small voice that has been telling us, “Remember all the things you wanted to accomplish in your life? They’re still waiting for you to accomplish them.” Could it be that striving to be someone that we’re not is one thing that makes us unhappy? Could it be instead of becoming a Lawyer and becoming an artist makes a heart happier as one could create something beautiful that’s never been created before? Maybe working in the background instead of being in the spotlight could be more satisfying as being noticed for all the little things that make the bigger picture shine better is truly gratifying. Maybe a gift to self will put a big smile on one’s face. Maybe loving self first will help to love others better?

Are we ever true to ourselves?