Personality

Personality says a lot about our character as a person.  Do you sum people up on your first glance?  If someone is loudly dressed, do you consider them bold?  If someone is shy, do you consider them mousy?  If someone is loud, do you consider them obnoxious?  If someone is overbearing, do you consider them a jerk?  If someone is friendly, do you consider them someone you would like to be around?

We all have personality traits that are good, and others that may not be so good.  Yes, my voice carries when I get excited and my laugh gets attention (I inherited it from my mother).  I'm not particularly looking for attention, yet I gather it just the same.  And honestly, it doesn't bother me.  I smile a lot, especially when out and about, whether my day warrants it or not.  I am friendly to everyone and take the time to converse with those I come into contact with.  Those are the elements where my character comes in.  Character fueled by personality.

So don't worry about appearances.  Go out there and be who you are - all the time.  Yes, there are days when we don't feel like it but buck up and do it anyway.  At the end of the day, you'll feel better about yourself and so will the rest of the world.  Like integrity, character matters.