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Look at yourself in the mirror, look at you. No pretense, be honest, who do you see? Is it your authentic self? Or the one that other people think of you? If they are good, positive, constructive and would lift your spirit, let it be. If they are negative and would dampen your spirit, don’t let it bother you and make you feel down. You are worth it, nobody can compare to you. They are not you and no matter what they say, don’t let weeds of doubt, self-pity, fear invade your mind and heart. Opinions of others are usually put downs because they feel better than you and be aware that not everyone will like you, even the ones related or close to you. Maybe, your authentic self is not what you wanted to be and does not make you feel accomplished. But you must realize that life is not always the way you want it to be, so accept what you meant to be, give it all, keep a high standard, appreciate your skills and fill your mind and heart with seeds of enthusiasm, joy, kindness, thankfulness. Or maybe, you wish you are somebody else or in a different set of circumstances, do not. There are people, who live in pretense for they are in denial for they cannot accept circumstances beyond their control or their own failures, so they pretend to look good masking their pain, hurt, shame, pride? Letting go and accepting are hard to do. It is easier said than done because it requires courage, strength. But, it can be done and would take time, resilience and patience. Believe in yourself, have faith, hope because there is always light, even in the darkness. Seek and you will find the light to guide you. Today is a gift and a new beginning, so treat each day a new beginning. Accept each day, your gift with a thankful mind and heart. Put your head up high, look at you. You are unique, wonderfully made. Look at the authentic, true you. You are amazingly worth it!
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