09/15/2024
Words of wisdom
I used to want everyone to like me, I still do sometimes.
I used to get distracted by people that didn’t seem to care for me. I’d wonder if there was something wrong with me and what I could do to change their opinion.
It’s still a struggle sometimes, but I’ve learned something important: their dislike or like of me is inconsequential. It doesn’t matter, it doesn’t matter at all.
It doesn’t matter why I rub them the wrong way or why they don’t care for me. I’m not their cup of tea- and that’s okay.
The opinions that matter are the ones in it with me. The ones who have been in the dark valleys with me and on the mountain tops too. The ones who love me for me, and I love them for them. The ones who love my kids and care about my family.
The ones who have have earned the right to speak into my life.
My life isn’t a spectator sport. The opinions of the people watching from high in the stands shouldn’t weigh heavily on my heart. They’re not invested in me, so I should not be invested in their critiques.
Pay attention the the voices that matter and tune out the rest.
Love
Jess
