It seems people will go out of their way to discredit you, down play your hard work or try to make you be what their perception of you is.
How can you fit a lifetime of experiences into a tiny box, or singular statement?
Why would we want to do this to anyone? Or ourselves?
Personally, I have heard what others say about me. I have seen what they think by the look on their faces. I am sure at times, I am even guilty of this myself. Over the years I have done my best to ignore them and go on my way. To always smile, at everyone and not judge.. It is your journey not mine. and we all do things differently. I honor your soul, and your choices.
Water like words can still sink the strongest of ships, if it is allowed to get inside. I believe this holds true now more than ever. This means we choose what we allow to affect us. We choose to be offended, or we choose not to be. We have that power over our egos and over those who mean to do us harm intentionally or not.
