To Be or Not To Be Liked

"I think something people need to understand is that others disliking you is not a bad thing. When you are embodying your true, authentic self, it creates fear in people who still operate from the ego. If you want to grow, heal, and evolve you have to let go of wanting to be liked." ~Audrey Kitching~

Good evening dear ones. During my time in school I used to think being liked was important. I was teased regularly, and even became physically ill because of it. I know being teased, made fun of, or bullied has been a part of school for generations, however, having been on the receiving end of it was not an easy thing to live with. I certainly wasn't popular, and admittedly, when I was young I thought that I wanted to be. Now, though, popular is the last thing I want to be.

True friends are difficult to come by. Those that will stand by you no matter what, and have your back when you're not around. Another difficult thing, is being your own best friend. To be true to oneself can take a lot of effort, willpower, and discipline. I have worked hard to put myself on the path to being a true friend to myself, and it has freed me from the need for others to like me. Now and again, I feel the pangs of loss for friendships that are long gone. I feel the heartache of loneliness creeping in on nights when I think too much. When this happens, I let the feelings come and go, making sure I let them have their time.

My loves, take the time to be a friend to yourself. Give yourself the love, and confidence boosts that you would a friend. Enjoy life and all it has to offer. May your days be filled with laughter, and all that you deserve. Be Kind, Be Love, and Be Peace. Yesterday is past, and tomorrow isn't promised. Live and love for today. -Live - Laugh - Love - Namaste