Not only will I not change, I will not explain myself. I will not change because I embrace every fiber of my being. Physically and mentally. All my opinions I own. All of my quirks, I appreciate for the reason they make me unique.
When people question what I do, how I do it and why, no matter what it is- I kindly say “That’s just me!” With no further explanation. I am proud of my qualities and beliefs.
There is something to be said about living your life with the mindset of being proud to be you, and surrounding yourself with who people who not only accept you for you but feel this way about themselves.
A friend once told me that she read one woman’s biggest fear in life was to have everyone she knew in the same room at the same time.
Because my friend and I both agreed we could never imagine being afraid of something like that, it really made me think about how afraid people are to be 100% themselves all time.
It is far too much trouble, in my mind anyway, to have multiple faces and sides. Things some people know about you and others don’t, or the different personalities one might have around other people.
Life is short, and it should not be wasted by acting certain ways around certain people. If I asked 10 people who you are and to describe you, and I heard 10 completely different explanation, how would I know what to believe?
Humans are very dynamic and have many layers, which is one of the things that make us interesting. But our ‘rocks’ meaning our beliefs, personality, values and quirks that make us, ‘us’ should never have to change for anyone.
Don’t change because someone doesn’t accept you, let someone accept who you are without changing.
Acceptance is a funny thing in a society that can be perceived as so judgmental. We see judgment all the time. Between negative comments, shaming and discrimination surround us, and it can be difficult to find acceptance or at least people who accept the same things we do.
Regardless of what surrounds us, there is one thing we must remember…and that’s to stay true to yourself. Your beliefs. Your habits. Your hobbies. Your feelings. Your rocks. Stay to true to you and accept yourself.
It all starts with you. By you accepting yourself, you are setting the standard for how you want other people to treat you. Set the examples for others, to show them that they too have the power to accept themselves.
Don't change for anyone.