Know first, who you are; then adorn yourself accordingly.
– Epictetus, Greek philosopher
Yesterday’s quote of the day was to remind ourselves that the outside is a manifestation of the inside, and so knowing who you are is important. The thing is, there are actually very few that know who they are. Most of us know who we are not, or who we are depending on the day as Miss Sofia pointed out. This too, counts!
I have decided to make a new series, Of the Universe, where I will speak of what it means to be born of the universe and of the universal entity of the self. This first part I will dedicate to something I posted a few months ago in Those Gypsies (point SIX is of special relevance):
After years of living abroad, I have returned to my home country to begin university. I am excited to begin a new cycle in my life in which new people and places will become part of me in both small & big ways. Traveling around the world has made me flexible to change, I no longer fear it and if anything I find it necessary.
I have learned from all the countries, sights, people and cultures I have been submerged into, and I have found several constant truths:
ONE.
Change is inevitable. Embrace it. It is vital for personal growth and evolution. With every cycle of change there will always be similar factors surrounding your life (strangers become friends – some will change to become enemies or strangers once again -, you become accustomed to new foods, new places and even languages…).
TWO.
Leaving someone “behind” physically does not mean leaving them behind altogether. They will still be a part of your life, maybe for a while maybe forever. It is up to both sides to maintain hearts together. If there is not enough interest or love to keep a friendship or relationship going, then it should be no surprise it died along the way. It’s simple.
THREE.
Family is invaluable. Share with them whenever possible, argue but be reasonable and if you are not in good terms with a relative try to mend the relationship somehow, so that you never regret anything once they are not around.
Great friends are like family. You are not related to them by blood but by spirit. Cherish true friends and keep away from the ones who are interested in something other than your friendship or companionship. Anyway it is always easy to tell true friends apart.
FOUR.
In matters of the heart, it is always easiest to let things be. If you are single, enjoy your freedom, don’t go looking for anything because things only come to you once you’re ready for them. If your heart is taken, do not set boundaries to it. Be cautious at first, but once trust is established love freely. I have found my person in the world and luckily I have learned from past mistakes so that I can be as amazing to him as he is to me, freely.
FIVE.
Patriotism is great, it is always important to know and be proud of where you come from. However, your country along with its culture does not make up the entire earth. Even if you do not plan to live elsewhere, try to travel and change perspectives once in a while. There is so much to find and so much to learn. I only hope I will continue to be healthy enough to travel until my hair turns silver and white.
We are people of the world, from the Earth.
SIX.
I am a person, and within me there are different energies and sparks. I am neon & pop, loud, a developing artist, explorer of the world, a gypsy looking for quiet and inner peace, shy and stubborn. I am a daughter, granddaughter, a friend, a student, an acquaintance, a lover. My love for music spans across many genres, depending on my mood and which energy reigns supreme within my person. And that is okay.
These are some of the things the world has taught me in my twenty years of age. I begin a new cycle in September, where everything and everyone will be foreign to me once again. I always get nervous, but it only takes a smile from a stranger and eventually a comment to start things off.
And that is me, for now :)
Thanks for reading (Sorry for the length!)
