My best friend @faniyigrace and I were talking about life generally especially life after school and how everything feels different now. The people, the pace, the expectations.
Somewhere in that talk, we found ourselves asking: How much of what we do these days is truly us… and how much is just us trying to fit in?
That simple question lingered long after our chat ended. It made me look at every part of my life: the spaces I’ve stepped into, the ones I’ve outgrown, and the ones I’m still trying to blend into.
This got me thinking about how easy it is to lose pieces of yourself while trying to belong.
Sometimes, it’s not even about doing anything wrong, it’s just that the people around you move differently. Their laughter, their priorities, their idea of fun… and before you know it, you’re adjusting your tone, your words, your vibe just to match.
Then comes that quiet moment when you’re alone again, and something in you whispers, “That wasn’t really me.”
It’s strange, you were accepted, yet you feel unseen.
In all these I am also learning that not every space requires my blending.
Some rooms are meant to remind me of who I’m not, not who I should become.
Fitting in shouldn’t cost authenticity because the peace that comes from being your real self is far greater than the applause that comes from being someone else.
Reflect with me:
Have you ever caught yourself pretending just to keep peace or belong?
Inspired by a heart-to-heart with my dear friend(Grace)
With love,
Florence 💕
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