I love this quote so much. I love the sheer idea of individuality and being yourself to be honest, because too often in life people get shut down or shut out because they feel like they can't be themselves. Most of this comes from people thinking they are required to live up to the expectations of their parents, or their friends, or just society in general.This is so false and it's unfortunate that so many people believe that you have to meet everyone's expectations.
The only one whose expectations you must meet are your own. You shouldn't worry about constantly pleasing others because if you do, then you'll become a puppet to others and lose your individuality entirely. By becoming a puppet, you try to please everyone, no matter what... you let them use you and control you. I've seen it happen to so many friends because they fear no one will like them. I say screw that... if people like you, they should like you for who you are, not who you pretend to be. Sure enough, this strategy works for me. I never fake who I am for anyone. I act completely natural and try to be relatively open... and I have a lot of amazing friends because of it. Yes, of course there are some people who don't particularly like me... but that's how it is going to be no matter what. There will always be people who try to frown upon you and drag you down... it is your choice to let them or not. Let's end with another quote! "Those who hate you either hate themselves, want to be you, or see you as a threat." Maddie
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