Being me sounds static. It sounds like something that simply makes perfect sense, and in a way, of course it does. How can I possibly be anything or anyone other than me? I am ME, whoever or whatever that is. So whatever I try, whatever I am striving for or seeking or yearning towards, well, that’s just ME striving, seeking or yearning. I am always and forever ME.
As I said, whoever or whatever THAT is.
But what of all that striving and seeking and yearning? Is that about being or is it more about a change process, one in which the ME that I am is pushing out of its boundaries to become something…..else. (Notice I didn’t say better, bigger, cooler or more fun….just…something else.)
Or is all that activity about being less-than-satisfied with the ME that I am? Hmm….something to ponder….as I sit and practice just BEING. Being ME.
Whoever or whatever. Me without striving, me without seeking, me without yearning. Me without thinking.
A Body Psychotherapist's Journal 
Photo credit to LeeAnn McPherson, Stone Bridge at Vaughan Woods, Hallowell, Maine. Thanks, LeeAnn!
It seems to be difficult to be “ME” when there are people around who makes me feel I could be better than I’m actually am. Could being ME mean “what I want”?
I like that, Roxanne! Sometimes being yourself means KNOWING what you want. And I suggest watching out for the idea of “being better than I actually am.” It is fine to want to do better, be kinder, more wise, have more compassion, whatever. But not so great to be more self-critical!