It's True

It's true that what you think matters to me.  And what you say.  And what you don't Y.  I'd like to think that it doesn't, but I know myself too well.  It matters.  And, sometimes, it even hurts.  And, sometimes, in that hurt, I wish that I were different.  But, I have made a decision.  I CAN be hurt.  By words.  By opinions.  But, I don't have to be motivated by them.  I choose to be motivated by those who like me.  Who see me.  Who know me.  Who think that I'm worth something.  Maybe even a lot.  I choose to live a life that is not discouraged nor deterred by your thoughts of me.  And when I am tempted to let the hurt be the reason I make a choice, I'm going to remember to question myself and ask why I'm changing something because of someone who treated me unkindly.  It's foolish.  Hard not to do, but foolish.  And I want to be wise.  I want to be determined.  I want to be brave.  And I don't need to hear the voices that say that I can't.  Or that I'm not enough.  Maybe I can't YET.  Maybe I'm not enough YET.  But, I will get there.  Because there is a plan for me.  And your attitude isn't going to be what I focus on.  I've got too much good stuff to do.  And see.  And enjoy.
So....hush up.
grace to you.