Always be

authentic.  I have had friends through the years who were whatever they needed to be.  Heck, I have been the same.  But the times I have felt the best is when I have been exactly who I was heart and soul.  We all have such goodness inside us and such unique qualities to show the world.  I wish we were given more permission, at a young age to realize this before we are put in the box.  I had a friend who was wildly creative, such a kind and wonderful person, out to conquer the world until he got stuffed in a small, tight box and there was only one way to escape.  Don't let that happen to you!  For today, and ongoing, I would like to see us celebrate our essence.  There is so much good stuff in there.  And being unique, in my opinion, is the BEST thing we can be.