Stay Focused.

A lot of people live without caution but that's not the way to live. We have to be sensitive to those and the things around us. We need to learn from people - how people are and the experiences that made them who they are which would inform us on how we should be or not be.

Be sensitive to people around you. Being sensitive is different from being suspicious. A lot of people mix this up just as most people don't understand the difference between giving up and letting go, when to show persistence and when to let go... A lot of people would go around second-guessing everyone they come across without giving those people the chance to be who they are supposed to be. We have those who judge us before they know us. They second guess everything that they have lost credible relationships because of this. When you are sensitive, it means you have enough light to know when someone fake or toxic or negative comes into your space. Didn't the Bible say "... by their fruits you will know them?"

Being sensitive will serve as a warning to you so you can be careful about such a person so they won’t gain an advantage with you to exploit you or drain your emotions. Be careful about those you allow into your life. Make sure you study their content before feeding it to your soul. Time reveals everything and with time and due diligence, you will know who they are.

Some people will just hate you without a reason. It took me a while to know that it is not about what I have done wrong sometimes, but about who they are. They are shaped by their background, their upbringing and their exposure. Some people will come close to you by the virtue of what you have, not necessarily because they want to be good to you. When there is a glitch that lingers longer than expected, you see them for who they are.

I have shared the story about those who came to our house when my dad was around and the moment he died they didn’t even come around to check on us a bit. They have been conditioned to always receive and they have no shred of giving in them. There are ways to show loyalty and it doesn't involve gifts or money all the time but most people reduced it to gifts and money alone so when they don't have it, they stay away and that gives others a different opinion about them.

So many people will just hate you without a reason as I mentioned earlier, so you need to guard and guide your heart. It's hard to know everyone's intentions but give it time. There would be so many bitter people that will just be indifferent to your achievements. They try to belittle whatever you tag as an achievement. They can see you walk on water and they will still say it's because you can't swim. They just don’t see the big deal about the things you are excited about. They failed to understand that achievement is relative. What gets me excited won't be the same as yours. What's success to me can't always be success to you because we have different backgrounds. They feel embittered that you are enjoying the things they wish they can enjoy or the things they feel entitled to.

Normally, they can't praise the achievement of someone they don’t like. It is only when you are not at peace with someone that you will belittle their achievements. It's very simple and not far-fetched. If you want to know how you feel about someone or the state of your own heart, wait until they share the good news with you. Someone bought a nice car which is a big deal to him yet some would say. "What's making this one happy? That small car? How much do they sell it?" If it's that easy why haven't you gotten yours? And if you have a better car than that, wait, that person would do better later on because he or she appreciates little things and that's a good attitude to have.

Regardless of those who are against you, make sure you maintain your focus. There will always be people around you that will want to oppose you and drag you down. Let that be your motivation every time so you won’t drop your standard and be dragged down. Silence their criticism by gaining more applause.

"Remember, no one can stop you if you don’t stop yourself. Others can stop you temporarily but only you can do it permanently." One of my favourite quotes I grew up learning. And here is another one; "Life will either bless you or bury you. It is not what others say about you that matters but what you say to yourself when they are done talking."

Regardless of those against you, maintain your focus. They are making noise to throw you off your game. Don't let them... It's not easy but you would be glad you stayed focused in the end.

Thank you for your time.

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