We're not one-dimensional creatures. In fact, most of us are many things to many different people. We may be parents to our kids, helpers to our neighbors or civic groups, or good employees to our bosses. But privately or with close friends we may show a different side to our personality. That side may be more frank or assertive, boisterous or even daring. How can we maintain who we need to be while still being true to who we are inside?
Some people manage to balance their "external" lives with more private personal pleasures. That may mean reading certain types of books during free time or skydiving or learning how to drive a race car during vacation days. For others it may mean keeping small secrets like body jewelry hidden from others who may only see us as in certain roles. How can the VP of Accounting be good at her job and have a belly ring?
Whether or not body jewelry is right for your "other dimension" may be hard to determine. One of the most damaging things you could do would be to deny your personal interests. While it may not be practical to shirk your obligations and run off to start your own tattoo or body piercing store, you could easily find small ways to indulge your personal interests (like wearing body jewelry).
Exploring those personal interests - trying your hand at painting, pottery throwing, belly dancing - can help you keep your balance mentally and emotionally. A "quiet" mind can help you perform better at work and even be a better parent.
Next time you start to feel stifled by who the world "thinks" you should be, take heart. You can indulge in body jewelry or any number of other pursuits and let the real you emerge when nobody is looking (and still keep your day job).
Julie enjoys sharing health and beauty tips. A great resource for flat irons, curling irons and hair styling tools of all kinds is My Hair Styling Tools.
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