Believe me, I think Miley Cyrus is just as crazy as the next person. The difference though, is that I don't let other people calling her crazy affect my opinion of her, because I've always thought that you have to be a little crazy and weird to make life interesting. From the Hannah Montana days to twerking on Robin Thicke with a foam finger on stage at the 2013 VMAs, I for one, think there are a lot of reasons we need to listen to Miley.
On Making Mistakes
We learned from Hannah Montana some time ago that nobody's perfect, and we still hear it from Miley now. She's showed us that mistakes are a critical part of growing up, imperfections are beautiful, and perfection is a little boring.
On Being Your Own Biggest Fan
If you don't think you're awesome then who else will? We live in a world that acts as though we live under a microscope, constantly considering our looks, our weight and what people think about us, and thinking of ways to change ourselves. I admire Miley Cryus's self-confidence. She does whatever she wants and laughs if off when people have something to say about it. What would the world be like if everyone adopted that kind of "I don't care I'm awesome anyways" view about their life?
On Not Always Getting Your Way
At this year's MTV Video Music Awards, all viewers witnessed the showdown between Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj. When Nicki tried to call Miley out for something she said in an interview, Miley brushed it off and proceeded to make a joke about how she's lost awards but persevered because "it's no big deal, it's just an award." We can't be winners all the time, but it's how you accept the losses that really matters.
On Britney Spears
Miley shows us that it's still okay to fangirl over Britney Spears (as if anyone was really questioning it). This pop princess will always be relevant, and if Miley says it, then everyone should listen.
People can't be judged by their looks or the way they act. Sometimes people are not all that others make them out to be. You can't really judge someone until you've actually met them, and even then what you see on the outside might not match their true personality on the inside.
On Being the Subject of Conversations
If anyone knows how to get people talking, it's Miley Cyrus. People are going to talk about you no matter what you do -- it's inevitable. If you spend more than two seconds getting worked up about what people say about you, then you need to reevaluate your priorities. If people are going to talk about you anyway, then you might as well give them something to talk about, and Miley does just that.
Stuff happens, life happens, life goes on. Why dwell on the past when you could be focusing on the future? Close that chapter of your life and look towards the better things ahead.
On Being Happy
At the end of the day, the person who has to be happy is you. Don't waste your life away doing what you think will make other people happy, especially those who wouldn't do the same for you. Choose happiness and get rid of the things that have a negative impact on your life.
Everyone should live life like Miley Cyrus. Don't dwell on the negatives -- focus on the positives. Stand up for what you believe in. Wear bright lipstick (Miley Cyrus Viva Glam for MAC specifically) and stick out your tongue if that's what makes you happy. After all, it's our party we can do what we want to. And if twerking and dancing around on stage with teddy bears is wrong, do you even want to be right?? Forget the haters cause somebody loves ya.
