Im not a fan of generic, feel good advice. Stuff like, Accept yourself as you are, even when others dont. The reason for this is that I think these statements can easily be misunderstood. The previously mentioned statement isnt necessarily wrong, but Id add that you should take constructive criticism & try to think critically about the views of others. Dont actively seek people who seem to accept you for who you are, but ask yourself, Am I being accepted for the right reasons? If youre a jerk but have some friends that seem to be cool with you being a jerk, that doesnt mean you shouldnt stop being a jerk. If youre lazy but have some friends that seem to be cool with your laziness, that doesnt mean you shouldnt stop being lazy. If you look long enough, you can find support for just about anything. At the end of the day, yes - follow your convictions & be who you are despite the opposition you may face. But be careful to not adopt the attitude of, This is who I am, deal with it. Never stop striving to be better. Personally, I know I have grown up so much in the past 10 years or so, but I also know I still have so much growing to do. There are certain things about us that may never change. But even with some of those things, there is an effort that must be made. I am a very sensitive & defensive person, and though I will most likely always be that way, there are efforts I have to make to manage my emotions & the way I respond to the words & actions of others.
Posted on: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 17:50:12 +0000
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