we are never the same and that's okay

 

 

No one in this same world is the same; even twins. Similar, of course but not the same. We like different colours, we have different tastes in  music and truth to be told, the world would be a boring place if we all like the same thing, no? Our eyes are different. Our perceptions are what distinguish us from others. We could all be looking at the same horizon but none of us will perceive the same thing. Differences, differences, differences.

 

So, what do we do with these differences we hold? One word. RESPECT. You might share a different opinion with your friend in guys; which is cuter and etc. But what do you do? Do you insult or make fun of your friend's taste? What someone perceive as something beautiful might be different from you so hold your tongue. Do not make fun of them, do not insult them for having their own thoughts and opinion. Beauty is in fact in the eyes of the beholder. RESPECT. As much as you disagree with them, RESPECT their decision.

 

Different people have different eyes; different way of looking at things. Different people lead different lives. Just because you've made a choice on something doesn't mean it is the right choice. Right choice for you maybe, but not for other people. Let them make their own choice. If it is a mistake, it is their mistake. All you need to do is just RESPECT their choices, their likings and be there for them when they need you; when and IF they need you. All you have to do is RESPECT. That's the least you can do.

 

Especially if you are someone's friend--my friend, you'd respect my likings and my choices. You would RESPECT me.

 

 

 

-f.r

Self reliance

Everybody hurts. Everybody hurts you. It is very rare for someone to take their time of the day just to appreciate the little things you do. Comes a moment when you'll feel like the world is against you. Ever so often you let one tiny spark of problem cloud your shiny day. There'll be days like that and you'll have no choice but to face it. So when that day comes and you feel like you cannot breathe, remember this. Stop. Literally, stop walking, stop running or rushing to the deadline that you've already missed. Just stop. Compose yourself. Take a deep breath. Look up at the sky. Look at the clouds and let your creative mind wanders and wonders on the shape engraved in the sky. Stop thinking for a moment and be grateful. Be grateful to God for letting you be here. Just be grateful even when you feel like you have loss everything. Just be.

 

Forgive the people who have hurt you. Expect less. Do things your own because no one can do it better than you and you know it. No one will have the time to appreciate your little efforts so appreciate yourself. Be kind to yourself. Be gentle. Give yourself some credit. Pat yourself on the back when you've accomplished something. Heck, pat yourself on the back just for getting through the day. You out of all people should know how hard it is to get up and face the crowd you no longer want to see. So do it. Pat yourself on the back and appreciate who you are. Everything lies in you.

 

No one can be kinder than you are to yourself and no one can be harsher than you are to yourself. Choose to be kind anyways. Kind to yourself and kind to other people. Love yourself even when you feel you don't deserve to be loved--especially when you feel like you don't deserve to be loved. Choose you above everybody else. Be you.

 

"Trust thyself; every heart vibrates to that iron string"--Ralph Waldo Emersen

troubles undone

Sometimes you just have to take a step back and breathe in. Look around you, see where you're standing. Observe the people around you, ponder on the people you've chosen to be in your life. Is this where you want to be? Is this who you want to be? If the answer is no, then deep down, you know what to do. It's time to throw out your old priority list and write a new one. Do not be afraid. You've already lost so much you got nothing more to lose. Do not be afraid. It doesn't matter who changed or who stayed the same. It's about you moving a step forward from your old life. Do not hold back for the people whom you thought are your friends. Just move forward. With or without them. There will come a time when you'll have to take a step back and begin again.