Don't Ever Be Afraid to Be Yourself

In a world of comparisons and conformity,
make your own statement.
Honor your own truth.
Have the courage to be yourself;
risk speaking your own thoughts
and claiming your emotions.
Share your vulnerabilities, fears, doubts and insecurities;
let others experience the real you.
Have the courage to be yourself,
and realize that you are
a wonderful person.

-Dianne Holcomb-

A poem umi gave on my 16th birthday. Teringat.