Be the REAL version of yourself

We hear it everywhere: “Become the best version of yourself.”

On paper, it sounds great. Inspiring, even.

But if we dig a little deeper… it raises some questions.

Because saying "become better" implies that the current version of us is… somehow lacking. Not quite enough yet. As if we had untapped potential, an upgraded version quietly waiting for us to unlock it.

Basically, the hidden message is:

“You're not good enough as you are. You've got work to do before you measure up.”

Ouch.

And honestly, it reeks of performance pressure.

“Be stronger. Be more productive. Achieve more.”

It's basically personal development, ultra-perfectionist style.

But for me, personal growth is the exact opposite.

When "being better" becomes a trap

This part of me that always wants more, that never feels enough, that needs to prove she deserves love…

Today I know clearly: that's not me.

That’s my ego.

The voice whispering:

“You should…”

“If only you did that…”

“You have to be perfect.”

Sound familiar?

We spend so much time chasing after this so-called "better version" of ourselves, when actually we’re already exactly where we’re meant to be.

Loving yourself now, not “later”

One of the greatest gifts personal development has given me is learning to love myself exactly as I am.

To understand that I’m already me.

That my current version isn’t some unfinished or faulty prototype.

It's exactly who it needs to be right now.

I’ve learned to give myself time.

And, most importantly… I’ve learned to cut myself some slack.

Perfectly imperfect

My current self isn't perfect, in the way my mind wants it to be.

But spiritually, it is.

👉 My doubts, fears, and current limits,

👉 Lessons I thought I'd mastered but have to learn again,

👉 Those times I believed my choices were free… but it was my ego pulling the strings.

All of that is simply… life.

Experience. The journey.

And that’s exactly how we grow.

What if, instead of “being better,” we were just… us?

Rather than constantly striving to change ourselves,

What if we first learned how to truly be ourselves?

Because when we start seeing clearly inside,

When we realize how often fear has guided us,

When we understand how many choices weren’t even ours…

That's when the magic begins. ✨

That’s when we reclaim our power.

Maybe the real key isn’t about becoming a better version—but becoming the REAL version of ourselves.