There is an image of yourself in your mind — a version of who you are meant to become. Depending on how brave and independent you are, that image may appear unremarkable and gray, or loud, powerful, and full of color.
There comes a moment in life when you realize that pretending to be someone else no longer serves you. The masks become heavy. The roles you play for approval start to suffocate you. And you suddenly understand that living as a character created for others is killing the real you.
That is the moment of awakening — when you stop acting and begin discovering who you truly are. When you stop seeking permission and start building yourself. When the dull, gray image begins to burn away, revealing a vibrant, strong, undeniable presence.
From that moment forward, life changes. Because there is nothing more powerful than a man who finally becomes himself.
— Warrior's Path 





