Do you know yourself? Do you think you know yourself but really you have no f*#&g clue?
I know who I am. I am not perfect. I make mistakes. I am flawed. I own those mistakes and imperfections. They make me who I am. I am vulnerable.
I know who I am. I am confident but I know my limitations. I am far more confident than some might give me credit for; but they don’t know the real me. They don’t know how much I sacrificed and for how long to be the person I am today.
I know who I am. I am not confrontational; I avoid it like the plague. I will hold disappointment inside for years because it’s just easier to deal with than openly revealing a lie.
I know who I am.
I shed my ego a long, long time ago.
And I’ve been free ever since.
The Urban Dr. Mom 
I thought I knew myself, and maybe I still do. But the outside is sometimes pushing so hard I can never be completely sure.
I think you know yourself very, very well. Don’t underestimate yourself. Hang in there, my friend.
Thank – you. I will do my best!
Ego can be one’s downfall. I’ve seen ego that was so over the top that it made the person seem like a witch- snobbish and flaunting. Remain humble and giving. It is the best way for anyone.
So true! And sometimes quite the challenge.
I find it difficult to be self-aware when life is so busy and you don’t have time to think! Especially when every experience and encounter with the world has an effect on your personal identity. I think I am self-aware, but sometimes when I have a moment to check-in with myself I realize that something has changed, like my ideas, priorities and opinions. After having my baby around me for a year I realized that my priorities completely shifted (which is why I am quitting my job and moving!).
I don’t know how you do it!
I can’t tell you how much I admire your recent decision, Lisa! You are one of the most self-aware women I know and I love you for it.
You are awesome. There are lots of days I wonder about myself though!