One thing I know

you can't please everyone all of the time

Ain't that the truth?

But do we all have that awareness to differentiate between making others happy and ourselves?

We live in an age where all we know about each other is what we post on social media (or, unfortunately, what is sadly discussed in various vicious group chats)

All second-hand information, and if we are honest with ourselves, does what we choose to post tell the whole story?

What we decide to post is our personal choice, and how others perceive it IS NOT.

To some, that gym session inspires; to others, it shows vanity.

That yoga class or meditation moment can plant a seed in someone's head, but others see it as defeating the purpose of "being present." and won't allow themselves to see the possible benefits.

That sea swim, and breathwork class, will be preferred to some. To others, a night out or meal will be more beneficial to them.

That cup of cacao or journal to the video of you doing shots, that sunset/sunrise moment to a boomerang of glasses clinking.

There will always be some contrasting views once we choose to share these moments with the world (or followers)

Is the benefit of posting to help and educate others, or is the ego saying, " Oh, look at me. See what I do?

Only we know the answer, and if the reason works for you, good. As the saying goes, "you do you."

All the self-help and personal development we do is a personal choice. If it is working, then I am here for it. If it ain't and we still are being dicks then perhaps more "self" evaluation is needed.

That awareness is critical, IMO; what we know about ourselves are true selves is the main factor. Who gives a toss what others think? Those with negative beliefs are generally the ones who need more of that awareness within themselves.

But who are we to see it that way? Well, if it removes the constant blocks we put on ourselves somehow, I see it as a good thing.

Finding ourselves and what works for us takes time, trials, and lessons, and losing money on those pyramid schemes to realize it won't make us millions.

It takes countless classes, experiences, and methods to see what makes us feel good every day. The company we keep, the relationships we are in, the places we visit, what we watch on tv, the books we read (these emails naturally), to the pages we follow.

Who can decide this? ONLY YOU.

The only person it should add value to is you and your life.

Once that harsh truthful honesty is revealed, we can only genuinely admit what we do makes us happy inside.

Trends and social pressures are quickly fallen into, and before we know it, we have woken up and thought, what the F*ck have I been doing the last few months/years? Only then will you know you are being authentic.

But it is vital to understand that it is about you and not others.

Not everyone will understand it and probably have an opinion on it without knowing its reason.

Why?

Because the story in "their" head will be much more interesting than the actual truth.

It is the ones who are brave enough to ask, willing to understand, and curious to see the benefits that it brings YOU. Those people are the real ones.

Opening the lines of communication, and releasing the fear to ask, talk, and learn, is the way we want to go.

If it helps someone, educate them in ways that may help them feel better; keep doing it.

So post away, share away, but only do it if it sits right with you.

The truth behind these emails is to share my views and the ways I see certain situations I have witnessed or encountered in life in the hope that it helps even just one person.

Those of you who have signed up or asked me will know this, for which I am grateful, you are the real ones (a little biased, I know)

Have a great week,

As always, thanks for reading.

Marcus.