Forgive yourself for not being like them.
I think one of the most important things I have learned till now is to forgive myself. I have learnt to not hold a grudge against myself. Always remember, even if all the people in this world are against you, you stay by side of yourself. No matter how difficult things get, remember you have Him who loves you more than anything else in this world.
I sometimes think people see me as a boring girl, who isn't really outspoken and is awkward but you know what, I don't really care about it now. Yes, I don't run around and have fun. Yes, my idea of fun is sitting down with people who are the closest to me and talk about memories, Kpop, and deep things instead of talking about boys and relationships.
Yes, I get awkward talking to guys. But at the end of the day, this is me. I can put on a mask that's the same as everyone else but I have to take it off eventually when the night falls. If God wanted me to be like them, He would've already made me like them. I believe there's a purpose to Him making us this way. He has a motive after making us who we really are. He loves the real me. And I don't want to deceive Him. I'm aware some people might not like the real me but I believe He will send people into my life who are meant for me and who I don't have to please everyday, who I can be myself with.
Have you guys read the legend of the Smeraldo flower? in that story, there's this guy who believes that he is 'ugly' and hid himself from the people. He got angry at people very often because he was insecure about his own self. So, he decided to not like people rather than them not liking him. He eventually fell in love with a girl who would steal flowers from his garden everyday to sell them in order to keep her body and soul together. He couldn't of course confront the girl as he was unsure of himself. He was afraid the girl might not like him back because of his looks. So, in order to help that girl, he created the Smeraldo flower, the flower that didn't exist anywhere on earth so that she could earn lots of money by selling it. Months passed and she didn't return. There was no sight of her. So, the guy wore a huge cloak and a mask to go find her in the town. He soon came to know that the girl had died. If he had just a little bit of courage and a little bit of self-confidence, the girl might have been alive or at least might have died happily. If he had loved himself just a little bit more, the story might not have ended this way. If he had forgived himself for being different, he would not have any regrets. This story has literally touched my heart and therefore, I try to love myself more and more each day, regardless of having flaws and not fitting into some people's "ideal" type.
According to Indian mythology, God resides in every person's heart. So, how can you love Him if you don't even love yourself? You can love yourself only if you forgive yourself for being different.
I sometimes think people see me as a boring girl, who isn't really outspoken and is awkward but you know what, I don't really care about it now. Yes, I don't run around and have fun. Yes, my idea of fun is sitting down with people who are the closest to me and talk about memories, Kpop, and deep things instead of talking about boys and relationships.
Yes, I get awkward talking to guys. But at the end of the day, this is me. I can put on a mask that's the same as everyone else but I have to take it off eventually when the night falls. If God wanted me to be like them, He would've already made me like them. I believe there's a purpose to Him making us this way. He has a motive after making us who we really are. He loves the real me. And I don't want to deceive Him. I'm aware some people might not like the real me but I believe He will send people into my life who are meant for me and who I don't have to please everyday, who I can be myself with.
Have you guys read the legend of the Smeraldo flower? in that story, there's this guy who believes that he is 'ugly' and hid himself from the people. He got angry at people very often because he was insecure about his own self. So, he decided to not like people rather than them not liking him. He eventually fell in love with a girl who would steal flowers from his garden everyday to sell them in order to keep her body and soul together. He couldn't of course confront the girl as he was unsure of himself. He was afraid the girl might not like him back because of his looks. So, in order to help that girl, he created the Smeraldo flower, the flower that didn't exist anywhere on earth so that she could earn lots of money by selling it. Months passed and she didn't return. There was no sight of her. So, the guy wore a huge cloak and a mask to go find her in the town. He soon came to know that the girl had died. If he had just a little bit of courage and a little bit of self-confidence, the girl might have been alive or at least might have died happily. If he had loved himself just a little bit more, the story might not have ended this way. If he had forgived himself for being different, he would not have any regrets. This story has literally touched my heart and therefore, I try to love myself more and more each day, regardless of having flaws and not fitting into some people's "ideal" type.
According to Indian mythology, God resides in every person's heart. So, how can you love Him if you don't even love yourself? You can love yourself only if you forgive yourself for being different.
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