I was chatting to some friends the other day and they were commenting on how proud they are of Adam Lambert because of how he has been himself despite criticism from the public. He has been himself? It’s very telling of how few of us can honestly say that we are being ourselves. How many of us actually know anything about ourselves? We are so quick to follow what people say: we adjust our diets when scientists tell us something is unhealthy; we buy new clothes in order to follow fashions being put forth by “them” over there in some other country; we change jobs when a consultant tells us we are not well-suited to what we’re doing. We’re always quick to follow others but would we know who to follow if we were the only person around? Do you know what food you would eat because it makes you feel good and your body responds well to it? What would you wear if it were entirely up to you; what would make you feel good about yourself? Do you know what job you would do that would make you bounce out of bed every morning? Who would you be?

Adam Lambert stood out as an individual in the crowd simply because he did not compromise who he is. He may not even know who he truly will be but he knows the truth of who he is now and that’s all that matters. Look at how, because of the very truth of his actions, people have accepted him despite his controversial actions.

Truth is refreshing. Truth gets people’s attention. Truth fosters empathy. Do you know yours?