Meaning of Life

What costume are you wearing? What facade are you tricking people or yourself into believing is true? Are you hiding from yourself in your costume? Are you hiding from others? Can one ever hide from others?

I hide from myself, I think most of us do for much of our lives. I tried different costumes over the years because I learned that without a costume we are naked and that was wholly inappropriate. But who are these teachers that teach us what is right, wrong, appropriate or not? Are they not just quota keepers who are hiding as well? The ones who "fit in" all wear costumes for a while and they look successful but are only successful at hiding. I spent most of life trying to fit in and knowing deep down that I didn't. All who surround the successful are those that prop up the lie that that's the meaning of our existence. It's sad because watching all those that prop it up lends to the credibility that that is what we should aspire to be. I was fooled by them too. The popular culture that gives you a box to fit in, categories to fall under, boundaries with which to exist. Not following the rules given to you comes with swift backlash, staring, embarrassment, shame.

How long does it take to remove the shackles of our learned bullshit and just be...with no fear and only love...to simply be...and to influence others in the way we are meant to for the betterment of humanity in whatever small way we can. As we remove the costume we reveal an entirely different look and thus interact with the world in an entirely new way. That is bound to cause discomfort for a while. We must endure the backlash but not with defensiveness. We must embrace the staring because we are inspiring others to follow. We must not subscribe to the embarrassment for it is one of their tactics to get you back. And we must not take the misplaced shame for it does not belong to us.

One day your time will be up. Will you be proud of what you've left behind? Or will you have remained hidden in a costume so that you appropriately fit in with all the other liars who wasted their time? Or will you leave a legacy? Will you have inspired others? Will you be admired for your bravery? Our lives have value - what is yours worth? The more rare something is the more valuable it is, right? You are a most rare gift, created to do great things. The clock is ticking.