You see, there’s a fundamental connection between seeming and being. Every Fae child knows this, but you mortals never seem to see. We understand how dangerous a mask can be. We all become what we pretend to be.
– Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of The Wind
There needs to be a balance in life between adapting to the people around us and getting our voices heard. To create a community we need to adapt, but the community will not have any strength if people can not express their creativity and individuality.
How can I be myself and still adapt to the people around me when needed?