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Today is a very simple, but thought-worthy post. So get ready for some wise words, Ladies !
Here’s some wisdom for ya:
“Don’t stop being who you are, because you’re afraid.” - Carrie Bradshaw
What do you think that quote means? Have you had instances where you acted differently than the way you are, or limited yourself, because you were afraid?
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I think that it means that we should be brave enough to be who we are, no matter what anybody says. Sometimes, I feel like we live in a society where it’s not okay to act a certain way, or like certain things. We see things on TV and around us that make us feel like that is the way we should look or act. The easiest thing to do would probably be to go along with everybody else in order to avoid being mocked or teased. We put ourselves out there when we share who we really are and it’s a lot more hurtful when someone mistreats you for it. I think that being yourself is the best way to live though, regardless of others. It’s a good risk to take.
I speak from experience when I say that we may sometimes get lost and follow the pack, but in the long run, we will be happier if we just act like ourselves. 
xox
Jen
I think this quote means….
So many times throughout our experience of life we let our fears stop us from expressing our inner core. Whether its fear of what’s coming or fear of what people will think or even fear of failure. But you know what, no matter what.. it’s just fear! And the less you let that fear limit you the more the chains will just drop away and you can really discover who you are and what you stand for in this world of craziness.
Ta-Ta!
i love this quote – i interpret it as dont be afraid to be unique and an individual, which ultimately is your true self because no one person can be the same. the fear of not fitting in or being different is daunting, but one shouldnt fear to allow themselves to be free and who they are.
love this quote, i think it can universally apply to any one’s life as well which makes it that much more awesome
Great advice! Oh, so many times have I let my fear prevent me from doing things!
@Tabby, I think I might have to steal your response and add it to my quotes notebook lol
What you said is so true and so inspiring
One of my FB friends had this quote as her status today, it’s kind of along the same lines, “What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do.”
I think the quote by Carrie Bradshaw means always be yourself, be who you are for you not for others. The quote is very powerful and relates to many people in the world today, because a lot of us limit ourselves on how much we show to others.The reason being we are afraid others might not accept the true us. Except the fact is every individual is amazing and bright, so you should always express yourself and do what you want in your life. Do not live off of the expectations of others, live off of the expectations of you.
This quote relates to me also because there are many situations where I do not speak up and tell others what I am thinking or want them to know, being afraid of what they are going to say back. Also I am the quiet shy type so usually someone has to speak to me first for me to get talking with someone else. Although other people usually do not spend the time to know someone who they do not known or who is not your friend. Though I have become more social having to move schools and leave all of my old friends behind. So I have had to make new friends and I have adjusted to becoming more social which I think is great.
I like the quote.
Some people are afraid to be themselves because people are constantly judging you.
I was very shy. I am still shy. Whenever I meet someone, it is very hard for me to open up and share everything. I am so nervous about what the other person might think that I sometimes forget to be myself. However, over the summer, I volunteered at a hospital and I met so many different people. I learned there is nothing to be afraid of and that I should be more open with people because then, they will share more with me. I am still working on it, especially with speaking in front of a crowd.
Thanks for exposing the truth of reality!
I believe it means, don’t be afraid to show who you really are and grasp onto that because if you are scared you won’t “fit in”, then you’ll lose who you truly are.
Many girls and guys are influenced by the majority to do this, wear that, and be like this person. By doing so they begin to lose who they are inside, what makes them unique and special in their own way. And for what? So they can blend in instead of stand out, stick out, be themselves. I don’t know what is so special with fitting in, but if you have great friends and people who love you, it’s because you are you. Not anyone else.
Interesting. Mainly, when I’m not myself, it’s for avoiding conflict with a friend or a family member, or to make an effort them when they need help. Sometimes, that depends. Sometimes, when I’m not in shape, I don’t trust in myself and I can stop being who I am because I’m afraid to be rejected, forsaken, mostly by girls!… 
Sometimes, when I’m in shape, I don’t mind. These are experiences. I was said that a lot of children are not themselves for being loved by their parents…
So, many people are not themselves, because they want to be loved! But, when I love myself enough, I don’t mind. So I can be myself and I find people who love me like I am (my present friends!). It’s strange! lol (some fears are illusions?)
But, for me, being ourself has a limit: Respect. So, what is respect? We are so different and similar, in the same time. So many respects. How to learn “to be ourself”, without fear and with respect? Learning to love ourself and other people?…
Very often I stopped myslef from saying sth or doing sth just because I was sooo afraid of “what would people think?” or “what if I say sth stupid? others will think that I’m so and so” But one time my friend told me not to be afraid of making mistakes and to just be myslef. And then I realized that I shouldn’t depend my actions on what would people say because…honestly? who cares! I know my value and I have right to do what I want to do, without wondering what will people think. Of course it’s good to listen to your friends if sth in your behaviour it’s not good, but no one’s opinion should stop you from being yourself, so… be brave!
Jenipher
October 18, 2010I certainly agree! This post is thought-worthy!
I’m glad to hear this quote. I think speaking generally this is something we can all relate to. At some point or another I’m certain we’ve all not done something because of fear (I include myself here). Whether it be not wearing something because we’re too scared of what people might think or thinking in ‘big’ terms, skipping out on an opportunity to go travel someplace in the world because we’re afraid of new experiences.
I think in my attempts of interpreting the quote it encourages us to: Stop limiting ourselves to justifying our not doing something simply because we’re scared or fearful and instead start taking risks, even if it means starting small and daring to be different in what we wear, or taking opportunities such as studying abroad or just trying out a new sport or something. So long as we take those chances and confront our fear we’re being who we are, I’m sure thats what Carrie meant.
Great post! Love it!