Teenspiration: Don't jump to conclusions, there may be a perfectly good explanation for what you just saw. "Do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?" Proverbs 25:8
People can do to you the same thing that you do to them, but when you do it, you give yourself the benefit of the doubt. When they do it, you "know" that their intention was evil from the start. "You did it to me because you were evil, I did it to you because I made a mistake"
The most painful thing is losing yourself in the process of loving someone too much and forgetting that you are special too." –Ernest Hemingway
One thing that will help you thrive in different spaces you find myself is cultural intelligence (CQ). CQ is the ability to recognize and adapt to cultural differences. It gives you the confidence to operate successfully in a wide range of settings. Cultural intelligence makes you see the world through different lenses. You learn and acknowledge that the world doesn't revolve around you. Everyone has their unique belief, weltanschauung, personal values, goals, culture, etc. Learn to co-exist peacefully without dehumanizing the next person.
Cultural intelligence is something anyone can develop and learn. This is not about mastering all the ins and outs of every culture represented in your community whether online or offline. You navigate diverse cultural settings with a growing level of awareness and effectiveness.
They cannot clone your destiny or stop you from fulfilling your purpose. When they make negative utterances, remember they are projecting their own insecurities. Don't build an identity based on the negative utterances and untruths that someone said about you. Overuse of social media will definitely skew your sense of reality. Having access to the thoughts and opinions of folks who, in the grand scheme of things, contribute very little to your real life trajectory is so harmful. "The most overlooked and underappreciated growth strategy is patience. More specifically, consistently producing great work over a long time horizon." –James Clear
In James Clear’s own words: “Ignore topics that drain your attention. Unfollow people that drain your energy. Abandon projects that drain your time. Do not keep up with it all. The more selectively ignorant you become, the more broadly knowledgeable you can be.” Social media will make you feel like you owe the world a story to tell, fears and wins to share, and strength to prove. Our lives have become content for public consumption. Think of having peace of mind and a reliable memory without the urge to always turn your life into social media content.
See yourself differently. Have a new perspective. You’re not a victim of your past, a victim of what didn’t work out. You are a victor. You’ve been raised up for such a time as this, to make a difference, to take your family to a new level. It’s easy to write someone off, but don’t. God waited on you; you have to wait on them. Everyone is on a journey. Where they are now is not where they’re going to be in ten years. Give them room to change.
Approach experiences with the idea that you know less than you do. Curious attention and observation can be a vital tool in gaining more knowledge, understanding and wisdom. Reminder to us all. An opinion is just that, an “Opinion”. Everyone is entitled to have one. If you disagree that’s fine. Now go have a great day. Live, love and laugh. If you’ll celebrate the people that are ahead of you, honor them, show them respect, the favor that’s on them will come to you. Don’t be intimidated; be inspired. Let where they are challenge you to be the best that you can be.
A plane can’t land until the coast is clear. Some of our blessings are stuck in the air because we are allowing certain people or things to occupy that space. Clear off your landing strip so those blessings can be delivered. All of us can share moments with the world. In sharing these moments, we allow others to form opinions which may be critical or negative. Expecting universal acceptance of an idea is naively assuming we all think alike. Know and live your boundaries. Too often we’re counting on other people to keep us cheered up, encouraged, and feeling good about ourselves. That’s putting too much pressure on the people in your life. Let them off the hook. Don’t go to other people for what only God can give.
We are usually so busy looking behind or ahead, we miss the flow of life passing right before our eyes. Remember, right now is a blessing. Some human challenges do not require tech but a touch of humanity in us flowing to others who are in need. This touch of humanity can be our words, actions, collective care, a compassion-focused framework for well-being and collective prosperity.
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