Be Yourself and Don't Apologize

There's something to say about those who are brave to be themselves and to follow their convictions and passions in spite of what others may think of them.  There's also something to be said about those who know their place and/or don't stop being themselves regardless of venue.

How sad would it be if someone stopped singing because people thought they couldn't sing?  How unfortunate would it be if someone quit dancing because they were laughed at?  How tragic would it be if someone gave up on expressing themselves and pursuing their passions based upon what other people said about them or did to them?

There's definitely a time and a place for someone to explore these intricacies of intentions and inspirations and maybe this could be in the privacy of their own home for now.  I just hope that we all can shine when it's time to and that fear won't be the reason why we hide our light.

Here is one of my favorite examples of someone who is courageous enough to be himself, to be laughed at, and to keep going.  I am always moved when I see people like this who can be so carefree and bold at being themselves unapologetically.