How would you react, if someone told you, you were different. Or that you have changed? In a positive way.
Would you take it as a compliment, an insult or just consider it as constructive criticism? Something to this end appeared on a friend's Facebook status this evening, and it got me thinking. How would you look at this?
So here's how I see it.
I think...
Maybe it's a compliment.
Maybe it's to help you recognise, the path you've taken. To value the beat up roads you had to trod on, to come to where you are today. To show you that those muddy roads have indeed done you well.
Maybe it's to show you the immensity of your decisions, the beauty in the person you've become. To show you that choices you made, have moulded you in to being the wonderful person you are today, so that you can live with no regrets. To help you value yourself.
Maybe it is to help you realise the person you have become. The strong and courageous person that you are today, that stands tall, regardless of what awaits to bring you down.
Maybe it's to help you value your journey. The obstacles you've overcome and the joys you have won. To help you value your experiences. It may be to make you a humble being.
Who knows what people see in you?
Maybe they see strength in being able to persevere your dark days.
Maybe they see a role model in being able to meet the challenges.
Maybe they are proud of you, for walking the path your heart dictates.
Yes, all of this does matter. But what matters the most is that you perceive yourself in a positive way to give yourself confidence and to do the right thing when demanded.
I think how you view yourself matters more, than what other view of you.
Would you take it as a compliment, an insult or just consider it as constructive criticism? Something to this end appeared on a friend's Facebook status this evening, and it got me thinking. How would you look at this?
So here's how I see it.
I think...
Maybe it's a compliment.
Maybe it's to help you recognise, the path you've taken. To value the beat up roads you had to trod on, to come to where you are today. To show you that those muddy roads have indeed done you well.
Maybe it's to show you the immensity of your decisions, the beauty in the person you've become. To show you that choices you made, have moulded you in to being the wonderful person you are today, so that you can live with no regrets. To help you value yourself.
Maybe it is to help you realise the person you have become. The strong and courageous person that you are today, that stands tall, regardless of what awaits to bring you down.
Maybe it's to help you value your journey. The obstacles you've overcome and the joys you have won. To help you value your experiences. It may be to make you a humble being.
Who knows what people see in you?
Maybe they see strength in being able to persevere your dark days.
Maybe they see a role model in being able to meet the challenges.
Maybe they are proud of you, for walking the path your heart dictates.
Yes, all of this does matter. But what matters the most is that you perceive yourself in a positive way to give yourself confidence and to do the right thing when demanded.
I think how you view yourself matters more, than what other view of you.
2 comments:
Agreed! It is only when we have a clear assessment of ourselves, do others' comments / compliments hold ground :)
I am glad we think alike Jill ;)
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