Mariel C. Bombita Oct.

02 , 2018

Grade 11 - ABM 21st Century Literature

What does it mean to be true to oneself ?

Being true to oneself is being who you really are at any kind of situation and whoever you're with . It is
showing and enacting your own behaviour and personality without pretending and faking anything just
to impressed and to be admired by others and to be called as a person with kindness because you were
able to get along at the first encounter or meeting . Like for example in my case and the situation I've
been into that shows myself , being real . In my elementary days , most of my classmates came from a
wealthy or known family but despite of knowing that state , I didn't became friends or go near them
because I know that they are rich and whenever we're together, I don't mind seeing them buy foods with
greater amount than mine , I don't pity myself as well because my pocket money for recess could only
afford a 1 peso ice water and 1 peso junkfood and 3 pesos fare when I'm going home in the afternoon for
lunch .I accept who I am and I'm not ashamed because I'm just like that .And another thing , they're not
picky when it comes to who they want to be with everytime , they just want a friend who they could
laugh with , without any hesitant. I became friends with them because they are trustworthy and real as
well .

Being true to oneself is accepting and embracing your weaknesses . We all know that nobody is perfect .
We have our own strengths as well as our weaknesses . We should not be ashamed or feel embarrassed
if we're not good or excellent at something , instead , we should strive hard , find and learn ways on how
to be better at it . Don't feel envious if other people could do better at what you are not because they're
not also good at something you are good at . All of us were created by God in such a way that we'll help
each other to be better on something that we couldn't do excellently . Finding peace and ease at our
hearts is just a matter of acceptance and acknowledging our flaws and imperfections . Love , embrace
and accept yourself . Don't keep on looking for other people to care about you , always remember ,
everyone might left you but yourself won't .