Meditations on God

It is tempting to make yourself small just to fit in.

But this is a mistake.

It also does not work.

Pretending to be less than you are will never give you the sense of belonging you crave.

You cannot connect with others in a meaningful way by being less than yourself.

Attempting to do so will only result in loneliness, disappointment, and shame.

You are who you are.

Be patient with yourself.

Be kind to yourself.

You will find others who can relate to you and who will accept you as you are.

And when you do, these connections will be real and true.

In the meantime, be good company for yourself.

You have to live with yourself for the rest of your life so you may as well get comfortable.