self discovery is a worthwhile journey

You are worth getting to know. More than that, you are worthy of knowing yourself. Through our lives we can learn to see ourselves as limited in dimension. We can assume roles both professionally and socially, taking care to play these roles to the best of our ability.

Sometimes our past experiences have shaped us into a protective shell where trust, vulnerability and openness are avoided for fear of further suffering. There is no shame in this, and those who experience this kind of reaction to their circumstances are far from alone.
 
In the digital age perhaps we show people a side of our lives we wish them to believe we live, because we wish to believe we live them too. Now, more and more, our deepest selves are subconsciously shamed into remaining unseen by others in favor of false happiness.
 
Technology, while not inherently harmful, undoubtedly works to keep us distracted from the difficult emotions, traumas and inescapable issues that we keep buried underneath, and as a result, we may fear getting to know who we truly are.
 
But beneath this seemingly scary layer of discomfort lies who we truly are - a person of inconceivable dimension, who is infinitely interesting and possesses boundless potential. Knowing yourself in new ways leads to a more effective and meaningful life.
 
In fact, letting go of the resistance to who we are can reveal the meaning of our life - as if it were always there. Our courage to endure not-so-good days is rewarded with knowledge, power and purpose.

One of the greatest challenges to deeper meaning in life is the reluctance to open ourselves up - to be vulnerable around others. This is understandable. Vulnerability traditionally is labeled as weakness. But what you may be beginning to understand is that true strength, not to mention true connection, comes from vulnerability.
 
Consequently, when we allow ourselves to be known, we are better able to know others. Our connections grow deeper, our relationships more meaningful, and our place in the world more defined. When we feel this sense of belonging and resolve the fear of true, deep connection, we are better able to wholeheartedly trust and thrive.

Thus, the way out is in. And you do not have to make the journey of self discovery alone.