You Don’t Have To Prove Anything To Anybody But Yourself by Quentin Marcellis
Ever since I was a young kid, I knew that I was very unique from other boys. Instead of being heavily involved with sports, I was passionate about the arts. I remember once at summer camp when one of my peers asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I replied back, “a model.” With a look of disapproval on his face he responded back “that’s for girls.” It’s bad enough having your dreams shot
down by your parents, and adults, but having your dreams shot down by your peers feels like isolation, and that’s exactly the point that you have to come to sometimes to understand that you are made in the image of the most high. You don’t need approval, or validation from anyone to be your authentic self. You don’t have to prove anything to anyone but yourself. Because who you are, is your gift to the World.
Whenever we live our lives dependent on what pleases other people and others approval of us, we are not truly living our best life. You have your own spirit for a reason and it is up to you to use it properly to guide you to your dreams and desires. What I’ve learned on my journey, and where I am currently in my life, is that it is no ones responsibility to help me realize my own dreams. Just myself. I have a bad habit of thinking that sometimes it is other people’s responsibility to make me happy or feel fulfilled. The truth is is that you only need yourself and you don’t even need to worry about how it’s going to happen either. Just as many spiritual teachers and historical figures would fast and be alone for an extended period of time, sometimes it’s good to be alone. The more time you spend alone, the more you discover who you are and your place in the Universe.
I am currently pursuing my dreams and being my authentic self. I'm expressing my creativity through music, fashion, entertainment and art. Although I am at the beginning of my journey as a musical artist, I have accomplished getting my first single on ITunes. Releasing my debut mixtape “Days In The Midwest”, on YouTube, DatPiff.com, and Soundcloud. I’ve also been performing all over Tulsa, Oklahoma at different venues. Even still one statement rings true. You don’t have to prove anything to anybody, but yourself. I am learning on my journey that I am not in a race with anybody but myself. I don’t have to compare myself to anybody’s success, or what anybody is doing. All that matters is that I find oneness, and alignment with self.
What I would tell my younger self is, "hey you, yes you. Stop being unhappy with yourself. You are prefect. Stop wishing you looked like someone else, or wishing people liked you, as much as they like someone else. Stop trying to get attention from those that hurt you. Stop battling your body, your face, your personality, your quirks. Love them. Without these things you wouldn’t be you, and why would you want to be anyone else? Be confident with who you are. Smile. It will draw people in." My happiness will not depend on others anymore. I am happy because I love who I am. I love my flaws. I love my imperfections. They make me, and me is pretty amazing.
About the Author:
Quentin Marcellis is an actor, model, and recording artist from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Quentin was born Quentin Marcellis Wright on December 9th, 1991. Quentin Marcellis began his entertainment career by the age of 10. His interest in the arts first sparked at Pocket Full of Hope, an after-school program located on Tulsa's North side. From there, his involvement in various music groups, acting, modeling, and musical endeavors at church, and school, would grant him the experience needed to take his talents to the next level. Quentin graduated from Union High School in 2010. Soon after, he relocated to New York City, NY to pursue his modeling career. His most memorable achievements was walking the runway at New York's Fashion Week, and his featured spread in DBQ Magazine. After spending three years modeling, working for celebrity a fashion stylist, and building connections in New York City, Marcellis relocated temporarily back home to Tulsa, to complete his education, and released his first single Care Free Black Boy on iTunes, and recorded his debut mix tape “Days In The Midwest”, released on SoundCloud, Datpiff.com, and on YouTube. Quentin is also signed with the Linda Layman agency in Tulsa, and participated as a runway model in Tulsa’s “Runway Tulsa” fashion show, and modeled for Project Runway's 'Season 9 designer Joshua Christensen. Marcellis has also been featured in Tulsa People and Oklahoma magazine. Quentin is also an actor, known for his first film role as a body guard in the film Jurassic Games.
Instagram:@quemarcellis
Twitter:@quemarcellis
SoundCloud:Quentin Marcellis
Facebook:Quentin Marcellis
I am currently pursuing my dreams and being my authentic self. I'm expressing my creativity through music, fashion, entertainment and art. Although I am at the beginning of my journey as a musical artist, I have accomplished getting my first single on ITunes. Releasing my debut mixtape “Days In The Midwest”, on YouTube, DatPiff.com, and Soundcloud. I’ve also been performing all over Tulsa, Oklahoma at different venues. Even still one statement rings true. You don’t have to prove anything to anybody, but yourself. I am learning on my journey that I am not in a race with anybody but myself. I don’t have to compare myself to anybody’s success, or what anybody is doing. All that matters is that I find oneness, and alignment with self.
What I would tell my younger self is, "hey you, yes you. Stop being unhappy with yourself. You are prefect. Stop wishing you looked like someone else, or wishing people liked you, as much as they like someone else. Stop trying to get attention from those that hurt you. Stop battling your body, your face, your personality, your quirks. Love them. Without these things you wouldn’t be you, and why would you want to be anyone else? Be confident with who you are. Smile. It will draw people in." My happiness will not depend on others anymore. I am happy because I love who I am. I love my flaws. I love my imperfections. They make me, and me is pretty amazing.
About the Author:
Quentin Marcellis is an actor, model, and recording artist from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Quentin was born Quentin Marcellis Wright on December 9th, 1991. Quentin Marcellis began his entertainment career by the age of 10. His interest in the arts first sparked at Pocket Full of Hope, an after-school program located on Tulsa's North side. From there, his involvement in various music groups, acting, modeling, and musical endeavors at church, and school, would grant him the experience needed to take his talents to the next level. Quentin graduated from Union High School in 2010. Soon after, he relocated to New York City, NY to pursue his modeling career. His most memorable achievements was walking the runway at New York's Fashion Week, and his featured spread in DBQ Magazine. After spending three years modeling, working for celebrity a fashion stylist, and building connections in New York City, Marcellis relocated temporarily back home to Tulsa, to complete his education, and released his first single Care Free Black Boy on iTunes, and recorded his debut mix tape “Days In The Midwest”, released on SoundCloud, Datpiff.com, and on YouTube. Quentin is also signed with the Linda Layman agency in Tulsa, and participated as a runway model in Tulsa’s “Runway Tulsa” fashion show, and modeled for Project Runway's 'Season 9 designer Joshua Christensen. Marcellis has also been featured in Tulsa People and Oklahoma magazine. Quentin is also an actor, known for his first film role as a body guard in the film Jurassic Games.
Instagram:@quemarcellis
Twitter:@quemarcellis
SoundCloud:Quentin Marcellis
Facebook:Quentin Marcellis
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