"Flatter me, and I may not believe you..
Criticize me, and I may not like you..
Ignore me, and I may not forgive you.. but,
Encourage me, and I may not forget you."
- William Arthur
I have never known what it is that I am "destined" to do. I guess time willllll telllllll right? Honestly, I've always kind of felt like my "destiny" was not neeeeeding to know what was ahead of me. I try not to kid myself.
I don't believe that every single one of us is supposed to get that unexplainable feeling of clarity in knowing that, "You're doing what you're supposed to do". Every day is different and our likes/dislikes are constantly changing. So if you're one of the one's that say you feel that way for the time being.. That's fantastic, congratulations, I'm happy for you, I always knew you'd make it, more power to you..etc.. etc.. I'll ask again in a few years and..
I just might not believe you.
I have to be a bit skeptical. Its in my nature. I'm not just myself. I strive to be more me. As should you. Some of us have instilled a fear in ourselves that we can't do this, or that, realistically. When we are being ourselves, like our truuuue "self's".. We feel better! And.. you may not understand me. You may decide you want to call me fake to make yourself feel better..
I might not like you either.
It's not like we're ever forced to realize what we like, or are truly are good at!.. Imagine that for a second. We're all given so many options, and choices that collectively decide our "fates" throughout the course of a day, an hour, a minute... Some of you will have to agree that our biggest accomplishment thus far... is simply being here! We definitely exist. I mean.. you can ignore us...
We might just not forgive you.
I'm sure we've all been faced with what we would call adversity, everyone's had a bad day.. Been a little hungry a time or two. Some of us are trying our absolute hardest to just stay sane. Others to find "happiness".. maybe make someone else happy! ..Get a jobbb, make it through some hard times or to just keep themselves from doing something stupid.. Whats so discouraging is that sometimes, the effort you put into something just doesn't quite compliment our, or others expectations of one's self. We are our own worst critics.
Once in while something, maybe even a memory of someone comes along, that truly inspires you.
Encourage me...
..and I will not forget you..
