Brush It Off

Hello. I don't know if I could describe a more perfect summer day if I tried. What a beautiful day. Two blogs in one day! I am overachieving today because I doubt I will get another one in this weekend.

Well, today's post was pretty easy for me to pick. I wanted to discuss the importance of knowing who you are and not letting anyone tear you down. It is human nature to care, even if in the slightest, about what others think or say about us, but we cannot let it consume our lives. There are people who spew venom without truly knowing anything, and we have to learn to let that roll off our backs.

You are the only one who truly knows you. You know what you feel, what you did, and what you're going to do. That is important because there will be others who claim to know all there is to know in each of those categories. Be confident enough in who you are to be able to push aside what you know is not true. If you know you're doing the right thing or that your heart is in the right place, keep your head up and shoulders back. Keep moving forward.

Jealously and hate are two evil things. It's sad when you see it first hand. Please don't let it stop you. Please don't let it shake your convictions or belief in who you are. You are capable of doing everything you put your mind to. Don't let someone put a period where there should be a comma. Don't let anyone's words or actions stop you or make you question yourself. That would only give the people against you pleasure.

Here is what I have found to be true--the people who love you and support you will always be honest with you. If you find yourself unsure, ask them. Ultimately though, you have to listen to your gut. If you can go to bed knowing you did your very best or made the best decision that you could, don't beat yourself up. You are the only one who truly knows you. As Dr. Seuss once said, "Be who you are and said what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." :) Have a great day!

Go do good things,

BT