Shedding Layers of Personality

I have spent days, even months, shedding layers of my personality that were deeply rooted and difficult to identify due to the routine we create in life. We wrap ourselves in layers of experiences, good behavior, desires, goals, bad behavior, vices, and other aspects that shape our conduct. Peeling away this mountain of behaviors in a healthy way, allowing us to keep only what makes us better beings, is a complicated process. There are patterns ingrained in our DNA that sometimes make us act automatically in response to certain triggering circumstances.

I don't believe there are bad people, but rather bad choices that lead us to act negatively in different situations. That's when the animal instinct kicks in, and we switch to survival mode. Undoubtedly, at 52 years old, I have made many decisions that ended in unexpected outcomes, turning into life experiences that left scars tattooed on my personality.

A series of situations led me to hit rock bottom and confront my behavior in various circumstances. This led me to start facing those layers, uprooting them from my being like peeling a dragon fruit to find its sweet pulp. Perhaps all those layers that harden us in life are there to protect us so we can grow internally. In the hostile environment of society, we must protect that sweet being inside us.

This analogy leaves many questions within me. The only thing I know is that discovering behavioral patterns, confronting them, transcending them, and not allowing them to affect us or those around us is our responsibility. It is a continuous and challenging process, but essential for our personal evolution.

This journey of self-discovery and unrooting layers has not only allowed me to know myself better but also to act with greater authenticity and compassion. Each removed layer reveals a more authentic version of myself, allowing me to live with more freedom and purpose. True transformation begins from within, and only by confronting our deepest layers can we reach our highest potential and well-being.

I hope this reflection on my process of self-discovery resonates with you and inspires you to embark on your own journey of shedding layers to reveal your authentic self.