My Personal Philosophy

My personal philosophy is that by being a light it shows others how to shine. I have always tried to be a light in people’s lives. I’ve often wondered what kind of superhero I would want to be. Do I want to be the strongest? Do I want to be the fastest? Do I want to have x-ray vision? Do I want to be invisible? No, I want to be transparent and see-through to others. By definition, transparent means “so sheer as to permit light to pass through.” I like to light up a room with my smile and personality and to make people feel comfortable with me right away. By being transparent, others can instantly see the real me.
My motto is to be yourself and be comfortable in your own skin. Being comfortable in my own skin has been a journey for me. I have come across a lot of people in my life that have made me feel insecure and tried to change who I am. These experiences have shaped who I am today. I never wanted to be different; I just wanted to be me. Through all of these
It is made of shear gauze that is a natural skin color and it glistens in the sunlight. My costume is adorned with bold colorful patches. Each patch represents my character traits, both strengths and weaknesses. Every patch has a different word, Athletic, Spaz, Spirited, Dramatic, Passionate, Sensitive, Creative, Honest, Loyal, Sympathetic, Quirky, Funny, Opinionated, Straightforward, and Assertive. The most important part of my costume is my broken in, cozy slippers, made of soft leather and sheepskin. When I wear them, it sets me apart because I’m not like anybody else; I’m authentic. Just like the sheepskin slippers, I am comfortable in my own skin. One’s first impression of me may mirror what a new pair of slippers look like when they are taken out of a shoebox. Just like the brand new leather on slippers, I may appear hard and stiff on the outside, but as one gets to know me s/he realizes that I am more like the inside, real soft and