This is the only way I know how to say it: I believe I'm a flexible person; but, I'm not one to take a large amount of crap off people. When I'm finished, I'm done, and rarely (if ever) do I look back. Now, I'm not saying this is an enviable trait, or one that makes me popular in general, but life is not a popularity contest.
At times, I may not be the favorite knife on the cutting board; but I'm proud to say I can slice through intentions and pretence like a razor-sharp Ginzu! I listen to and go with my gut. There have been occasions where I've followed my heart over my head, and let me tell you, there is merit in the cliche "nice girls finish last."
Okay, I think I'm basically nice but when it comes to protecting myself, my family, my real friendships, I can be a bit of a pain in the Chattahootchie. (Wow! Feels good to type and say that word!)
The reason I am blogging this is not to remind myself that I'm a "good" "kind" "nice" person, or even get you to agree with that. No. I am putting this out there because it's important for you to know that it's okay to be yourself. You owe it to yourself. If someone doesn't accept you, that's their problem...not yours.
I'm not a person who tells others what he or she should or shouldn't do. But, believe me when I tell you that life is so much better when you shut out the opinions and judgments of others. Who cares if someone doesn't like you, your personality, your taste, your looks, your choices in life, etc., etc. What does it matter?! You know what they say about opinions, don't you?! lol
We are made as individuals by someone/something who/that is a hell of a lot brighter than we could ever hope to shine. Not all of us are in touch with our own greatness, or are able to see and take advantage of opportunities put in our path, but we are all capable of living our best life by making the choice to be the person we are meant to be in the place where we live...in that moment...and for ourselves. Truthfully, it isn't up to anyone else to provide us with the kind of life we've always wanted, we have to make that choice and make it happen.
Like a puzzle, only the correct pieces will fit in making the whole picture!
Look at it this way, if you will; each of us has our own interior issues. On the outside, a person may seem like all is well, all is calm, but on the inside life is a swirling hairball that could be tossed up at any moment. It's true of all of us. After all, we are human.
So, back to the "nice girls finish last" comment. I'm referring to getting what you want out of life by sticking to your guns and choosing to only accept that which is productive, positive and plentiful for your own life. Relationships of any kind in our lifetime are a two-way street. If you find that you are always having to bend, back off or even break to make life more pleasant for others but increasingly more difficult for you, remember this - compromise is crap when it comes to your LIFE!
Make it happen daily for yourself and always give it your best shot!
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