After having our tickets burning a hole in our pockets for a year, we finally got to see Hamilton at the Wales Millennium Centre last week. What a powerful musical and, as well as telling a little-known story, Alexander’s character, struggle and journey shows the importance of being your authentic self.
- Embrace your voice and identity: despite humble beginnings and not fitting the conventional norm, he relentlessly pursues his vision, embracing his ambition, intelligence, and determination to shape his future.
- Stay true to your values: his actions are driven by his core values and whilst these don’t always lead him down the easiest path, he remains true to what he believes in, even when faced with significant opposition.
- Adaptability and growth: he learns from his mistakes, adjusts his approach, and grows from his experiences; authenticity doesn’t mean rigidity.
- Courage to be vulnerable: regardless of his public persona, his letters and personal relationships share his past, his ambitions and his doubts, revealing his vulnerability – your true self includes flaws and struggles.
Hamilton illustrates the importance of being authentic by embracing your values, evolving with experiences, and staying true to your voice; authenticity may not always be smooth sailing, but sometimes meaning and purpose make the challenge worthwhile.