Being Who You Are

Much frustration results when a person tries to be someone who they are not. When this happens a number of factors are at play. Pressure to conform to the expectations of others, the desire for acceptance, and the yearning to emulate other's lifestyles are some of them.

You are a unique individual. No one else is exactly like you. You have aptitudes, abilities, desires, and a personality unlike anyone else's. You need to recognize and be who you are.

It's easy to get caught up with trends and fads. We see teenagers trying to be part of the crowd by getting tattoos and piercings as well as by t...