The Measurement of Oneself

The Measurement of Oneself
December 2007

Inside oneself, exists our authentic selves.
It is there, where our true feelings reside.
Honest thoughts lay unspoken.
Here the measurement of man is not described by the wealth one holds,
Nor the power one reels.
This a direct contradiction to the definition set forth by this world.

Such a measurement is evaluated by ones ability to exhibit the hidden person within-outward.
To possess the capacity to show oneself without regard and fear of reprisals.
Placing the pressure on oneself not to assimilate, but to be original.
Refusing to succumb to the artificial trappings this world so blindly promotes.
To do what is true to ones given nature, not others.
In essence; following your inimitably given path, not the path others have plotted on your behalf.

The true measurement is to what degree, does one embrace ones insecurities, dreams and fears.
Holding these truths high, proudly celebrating them.
To what degree does one validate what is uniquely theirs?
Risking all that is material and probable isolation -
Subsequently opens oneself to receive what is truly important and beautiful. An understanding of oneself and ones place within this reality.