I was inspired to do this blog post after seeing a friend share this. Her late husband had kept this wrapped in plastic in a dresser drawer. My take on it is that if you want to be treated well, just remember how your actions towards other people go. Your actions always have a way of coming back to you. Some of these also relate to my own personal journey.
Throughout my journey, I’ve felt criticism, and worried about ridicule and shame. Therefore, I’ve felt condemnation, shyness, and guilt in return. However, I’ve had those who support me say what an inspiration I’ve been to them and to other people. But, I’ve also felt the need to hide myself to avoid confrontation, thus bringing timidity and, in the past, leaving myself with a bad feeling. In the past few months though, I’ve begun to overcome some of these bad feelings and show my true self and my style. The end result is I don’t care what people think anyways. I’m not degrading myself.
I’ve leaned to social media for approval and don’t always get it, thus feeling discouraged. However, I’m learning to give myself approval, but it is nice to hear compliments once in a while just to make sure I’m not crazy. I’ve begun to clear the most difficult hurdle, and that’s learning to like myself. Not everyone is going to accept me for who I am, but if I like something, that’s all that matters.
It’s easy to walk away from something when someone makes you feel discouraged, but it takes real courage to keep doing it after they hurt you. Don’t let your harshest critics win.
Dance, even if no one’s paying attention.
Stylish 🍒 