I once thought I wanted everyone to like me and that being accepted mattered..
But I know better now.
There’s always someone with an opinion about how I should look, talk or act.
Truth is, I realized that I’ll never make everyone else happy, so I started just working on making myself happy instead.
I was spending too much time in too many ways trying to be a people pleaser and in the end, I was the one who was unhappy.
I’ve stopped listening to everyone’s opinions and started listening to my own heart.
It isn’t always easy to do your own thing when you’re used to being a part of the crowd, but it’s worth it.
I’m happier being my own person,
Living my own life,
And embracing my own style.
This is my journey-no one else understands my reasons or where I’ve been.
I’m not asking for permission to chase my own dreams and nor am I looking for acceptance anymore.
The one person that matters to me looks back at me in the mirror every day.
That’s where my happiness begins and ends, not in the mouths of people who don’t even know me.
Yeah, I may have a loud personality sometimes,
I may have a wild heart given to chase extraordinary dreams,
I may even be beautifully chaotic at times.
But at least I’m calling the shots and living my life the way that I choose.
No more settling, trying to blending in or conforming to the rest.
My soul needs to feel alive and my heart demands passion, so that’s just what I’m going to keep going .. falling in love with being alive every day.
The beautiful moments, the gorgeous experiences, the deep love and real talk.
I’m leaving behind all the pretend, the fake and the shallow things that make me feel incomplete.
So, if you don’t like the way I look, act or talk, I can respect that.
I’m not for everyone.
Just do me the same favor when I tell you that I don’t care.
Rain or shine, I’m always going to be the beautiful spirit that wears her heart on her sleeve and does things a little differently.
It’s up to you if you can live with it,
Cause I’m not planning to change.
I kinda like who I am, just the way I want to be.
- Abdullah.
A story doesn't exist unless it's Told.
