THERE IS A REASON.

 Never tone down the real you to fit in with what society thinks. There is a reason why you are YOU. There is a good reason you were born in that family, at that time, in that village or town. There is a reason why you have that name, no matter how awkward it sounds, there is a reason for that.

So when you tone down the real YOU because of where you were born, background, name, family, know that you are going to instill that culture of fakeness in the upcoming generation.
 Hence say NO to toning down the REAL YOU. Inspire those around. And stand out despite your short height, your fat or slim body size, name, or background. I appreciate the real you. Be happy and proud of you, so that time will come when everyone will love being themselves and nobody will struggle to fit in.

It's okay to be different. It's okay to love boiled cassava whilst others love pizza. It's fine. It's fine to appear in a flat head while others appear in a ponytail. It's alright because that's the real You. Be happy with YOU, spend time with YOU so that you can know YOU better. You will never regret.

It is in you that God planted a unique seed of greatness, so let it grow, water it with acceptance, love, and the right knowledge. It will grow into something admirable because there is magic in being the real YOU. Who in this Coast doesn't know that sallumy beauty products came up as a result of the owner accepting her curly hair?

Stay true to yourself, release that fierce spirit in you, and the world will adjust.