So here’s one thing you should know. Not everyone in life is going to like you, and I don’t mean little Jimmy in the 3rd grade who teased that you had cooties. I mean normal, everyday people that you may like very much might get angry one day and choose not to give you a chance. Some may disappear and if you’re lucky that will be your favorite. But if you are anything like me you’ll need closure. It’s tough, but deep down it is important. One day you are going to make a mistake and someone you care about isn’t going to be able to forgive you or your boss is going to try to change you, and when you don’t budge because you know who you are they will try to justify their anger. The easiest way to do that? Blame you. A lot.
They will tell you that maybe you’re too negative, harsh, unforgiving, angry, proud, childish, or maybe they just can’t stand to be around you anymore. But when that happens I want you to take a moment, close your eyes and breathe. Remember one moment, just one moment when someone appreciated you, even if that someone is simply yourself and smile. Something made them hate, maybe it was your fault, maybe not, but you are not evil, you are loved and this? In the grand scheme of life is nothing. What counts is that no matter what, you live with integrity even when taking your lumps. Know when it’s time to apologize and when it’s time to walk away. It’s just like my roommate from college used to say: Not every subtraction is a loss.
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