Who Cares?

Who cares what others think of us? Just being one's self is the biggest fear that most people have. We have lived our lives trying to please other people and to meet other people's expectations. We have learned to adjust to other points-of-view because of the fear of not being good enough and not being accepted.

During our formative years, we create an image of how (who) we should be in order to be accepted by our parent, teachers, priests and peers. We try to fit an ideal that pleases everyone. Then, when we are grown, we find that we do not know our true selves. We wear a mask that disguises that scared person inside.

We are who we are, and we should know and accept that. Others will either accept or reject us¯as we are! Remain true to oneself by loving yourself. No one is perfect. We must not judge ourselves by others' opinions. Once we accept ourselves, the world accepts us.

People who are unable to accept themselves are insecure. Their insecurity is projected and causes other to react negatively. It reminds them of their own vulnerability.

Once we discover self-acceptance, it is easier to accept other¯so let them be. So I would suggest that you don't spend time speaking of others in a negative manner.

This negative energy will become part of you. Your inner self will have difficulty distinguishing between your true self and your negative thoughts, and thus you will be infused with that negativity.

Find time to know your true self. Spend time with yourself and be your own best friend. You have a unique gift to share with others. Be proud of your true self and don't worry about what other people think of you. Live the life that you love.