Popeye says...
I am what I am and that's all that I am...
This is so true.. I have thought long and hard about who I am. I am who I am...
So many people are quick to tell me what I should do, what I should've done or what they think is best for me. Well, tough. unless you have walked in my shoes, you can't tell me if they fit or not...
I have made mistakes and I have learned from them. I will continue to make mistakes, I pray I continue to learn from them. If you have NEVER experienced what I have experienced, how do you know what I should do? Advice is fine whether I agree with it or not. I can respect someone for stating their opinion because it is just that, opinion.
Two people can experience the same thing but because of life experiences and personality differences, they may react differently. Things affect people in different ways. You never know the hurt someone feels, you can claim to 'understand' the situation and point fingers but do you really know the hurt someone is feeling?
It is easy to tell someone to just accept a situation or a person but without having the history and truly placing your opinion aside, can you honestly point fingers? Maybe I can accept a situation for what it is, but others can not accept the way I have accepted it.
Things happen in your life that mold and shape you into who you are, remember that others may not understand it, may not want to understand it but you have to find peace within yourself and do what is right for your lilfe becaause no matter what, you are left alone holding all of the blame when it all falls down.
I dont know where this quote came from but the following is not an original:
"Just because someone doesn't love you they way you want, doesn't mean they aren't loving you the best they can..."
Belive it or not, I can accept others for the way they are but it is not up to me to convince people that I have done just that. Take me or leave me, this is who I am... that doesnt mean I dont have room to improve and grow as a person, I have to make decisions that are for me and my family. Decisions may not always be easy, pleasing to others, or without that twinge of goodbye in my heart, but I have to live by the decisions I make. No one else... Peace
posted by Shug @ 11/08/2005 01:50:00 PM
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2 Comments:
You are the only person to control your life....live it to the best and forget the rest!! I love you.
In the words of a ghetto superstar, DO YOU! That is all that I or anybody else should expect of you.
For those who like to readily give advice (Some don't even follow their own advice), you really have to use the "listening filter". The "listening filter" gives you the ability to separate the constructive criticism and the BS. Your inner self will let you know "which is which". In the end, you not only know what is right or wrong but you also have to make the best decision for you on your TIME. If people can't handle that then they can either stay in your life or go.
Peace and Love!
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