It is always easy to follow the crowd and do what everyone else is doing. However, that is not what makes me happy, so I’ll choose a different path. I can’t be what I’m not, and I’ll never be just another copy duplicating what others are doing.
For some, that makes them happy. For me, I need so much more than to lead an uninspired life. I need the things that fill my soul and electrify my heart. I’ll always be the one who walks, talks, and thinks like an original. I wasn’t meant to lead an ordinary life doing regular things. While some find happiness there, I need more. I crave colorful sunsets and rain-swept warm afternoons that complete my day. I want to embrace all the things that fulfill my spirit and ease my soul.
I crave adventure, but I am prepared to be alone with my kids and husband, without anything else. I seek out-of-the-way places with people, but I’m not attached to them. I find joy in the company of those I can trust and treasure. In a word, I want to be happy—true happiness with genuine people.
I’ll never be happy chasing someone else’s dream or duplicating the efforts of others. I know that sometimes I rub people the wrong way, and not everyone will like me or the way I think. I’m perfectly fine with that. I’m not trying to change the world for everyone; I’m trying to change the world for one person, and that’s me.
I’m not out to lead the crowd into being like me; I’m simply listening to my heart and following my dreams. I never claimed to be perfect or that my days are easy—only that I would tackle each and every challenge with an unbreakable spirit and a passionate attitude. I’m not the strongest person I’ve ever met, but I’m strong in all the ways that matter to me.
I’m a loyal friend, a kind person, and a devoted partner. I strive to embody all the ideals I admire and appreciate about the special people in my life. I’ve learned along my journey that I don’t have to be the best to be happy; I just need happiness on my own terms.
I make mistakes, and I conquer the mountains that stand in my way every day. I may rise and I may fall, but I’ll always do it my way. In the end, I’ll be what matters most to me.