Own Your Identity Just Be
Aug 29, 2025
Discover the beauty of embracing authenticity and the freedom that comes with just being yourself. Personal stories illustrate overcoming the pressure to perform while highlighting the importance of vulnerability. Gain practical tools that encourage a mindset shift from 'doing' to 'being.' Inspired by a carefree moment on the soccer field, this discussion encourages living in the present and finding empowerment in simplicity.
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Childlike Freedom On The Soccer Field
- Jason Mellard watched his five-year-old son play soccer and rest without worry, which highlighted a freedom Jason lacked as a child.
- The son's carefree collapse and leaning on teammates illustrated assumed acceptance and authenticity.
Filter Of Approval Shapes Identity
- Jason realized he habitually filtered experiences through others' expectations and kept parts of himself hidden to avoid rejection.
- That pattern extended into adulthood, costing authenticity and connection.
Hidden Costs Of Performing
- Pressure to perform often starts early and becomes subconscious, driving constant striving to earn place and worth.
- For men navigating same-sex attraction, that pressure can intensify around masculinity and faith.