Rise Above

Hi, everyone!

After a delightful and much needed chat with a great friend, I left feeling happier, more assured, and equipped with a new topic for my blog.

Rise above drama.

It's unfortunate that any of us have to deal with disrespect, rumors, or mean people in general, but the trick is to never let the drama suck you in. I know that is difficult, but there is no need to associate yourself with that. Here is what I learned today...

Your life is filled with too many great things. You have people you love, priorities that deserve your attention,  and plans that are waiting to be accomplished. These are what is important. It is not worth it to let others' opinions of you, which often are untrue or unwarranted, dictate your thoughts or feelings. It is also not worth it to let this meaningless fodder drag you down. Rise above it all. You have full control of how you react to every situation. Never give that power up to someone else.

As time passes, your true friends will surface. Life always finds a way to present them to you. It is these people and others who you truly care about who are worth any of your time. If someone who you don't particularly care about talks about you, let them. Those who really know you will know the truth, and those who don't know you don't matter anyway. You only want people in your life who take the time to get to know you and love you for who you are. After that, you don't need anyone.

Life is way too short to focus on anything that doesn't bring you joy. Choose to always take the high road. Never let yourself fall to someone's level who is out to cause hurt or harm. Choose to not listen to the chatter and find a way to surround yourself with happiness. It's unfortunate that not everyone takes the time to get to know you and all that you have to offer; it is their loss. You are wonderful.

Go do good things,

BT