A good friend of mine said to me today, "You are either ignorant of what everyone thinks of you, or you honestly don't care." I responded by saying, "I know what people think about me, and I honestly and truly don't care." He told me that was impressive. And that most blondes don't have as much control over their emotions as I do. I found this funny. I'm brunette! :) Okay, hahaha, I am blond naturally. I feel almost emotional writing this. It breaks my heart to think that people really care so much about what others think about them that they don't love themselves. Of course I have days where I don't feel so pretty, or feel stupid, or just down in the dumps. It's a part of life. But I know how special I am. I think it's one of my gifts. I'm not trying to sound conceited about myself. I read something interesting the other day. It said something along the lines of "I think I'm ugly: Quit begging for a compliment you're fine! I think I'm beautiful: Quit being so arrogant, and conceited!" Why is our world so negative? Why can't we be happy for each other. It doesn't seem quite right that we don't want people to feel good about themselves. Through it all, and no matter what any one else says to me I feel great about myself. Of course there are things I can improve on. Who can't improve? I feel great when I walk out the door whether I'm in sweat pants or a Homecoming dress. Of course there are bad days. Everyone has them. Overall though, I feel good about myself. I feel confident that I'm here for a purpose, and I have power to offer people. No one takes me down. And it's a rare compliment that can even build me up. I'm always grateful for the compliments, and try to always say thank you. But in the end, nothing anyone says to you will change the way you feel about yourself. Accept the compliments. Allow people to tell you that you are smart, beautiful, talented, amazing! Because you are. God doesn't make junk. He never has, and He never will (except maybe wasps . . . !) Be proud of yourself. Be a good person. Do good things. You deserve to love yourself.
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A Little Bird
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