"اصالت از شناخت عمیق خودمان میآید"
— Alain de Botton
Simplified Meaning:
Being true to yourself starts with a deep understanding of who you are inside. Imagine trying to draw a map of your own neighborhood without really knowing the streets and landmarks; it would be hard to make an accurate map. The same goes for knowing yourself. You need to understand your strengths, weaknesses, dreams, and fears to truly be yourself. Think of a singer who feels pressured to sing pop songs because everyone else is doing it, even though jazz is their real passion. Once they realize jazz is what they love and are good at, their performances become more genuine and heartfelt. This makes them authentic, as they're not pretending to be someone else. To apply this idea to your life, spend time reflecting on what makes you happy and what’s important to you. Perhaps you enjoy painting but have been focusing on a career in finance because people told you it’s more respectable. True fulfillment comes when you pursue what genuinely interests you, not what others expect. So, listen to your inner voice and let it guide you towards a life that's true to who you really are.