When you are different- and live life not according to what is expected or assumed~ people may treat you differently. Their behavior has nothing to do with you... but rather people dont know how to deal with your difference. They reject you and may even mistreat you. Mainly, lack of openness, wisdom and skill on their part. Let me give you an example... when I was working at my last full time job I had a lot people base me off of assumptions. Im black so I must know all about Lil wayne and the latest dance moves. I must speak in ebonics primarily and also know a good marijuana provider. (If you are this way I have no problem with that. Be who you are. Those things make you- you.) I understood why I was being viewed as a stereotype but I hated it. When they started talking to me and I wasnt knowledgeable in those things... I shared my love for classical and opera music, that I belly dance, & I dont care for LiL Wayne and I spoke properly. I didnt fit in. Rather than use energy to get to know me; many people mistreated me- their ignorance was their comfort zone- After I learned not to take it personal- I freed myself of needing approval and realized the quantity of the people in my life is not as important as the quality. Dont be so desperate for attention from others that you lose who you truly are. You are fine as is...just be your best... anyone who cant see or understand that, are only a wall to help you stay coasted on the path your supposed to be on. The frustrating people in your life are meant to keep you from becoming like that. Everyone is your teacher. If you need approval approve of yourself. No One elses words have power over you unless you permit it and accept it. No one defines you but you and what you choose to believe.
Posted on: Wed, 06 Aug 2014 13:57:53 +0000
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