Family, friends, teachers, society may seem to encourage you to be someone you are not. If you fall into this trap you will struggle because you are now trying to be someone you are not. 

You will never see a bird struggle to fly or a flower struggle to bloom or a star struggle to shine. Why does mankind struggle so much? Yes, we have a much more complex life than a bird or a flower or a star. However, we also make it more complex by giving up our authenticity. 

Being authentic is where the power lies. The moment you step out of your authenticity you lose your power.