Hey world...
It's been awhile since my last blog... Life has a way of becoming a distraction when you let it. I definitely have allowed situations & people cause me to lose my focus. The good thing is that your focus can be adjusted. There is always an opportunity to correct what we've done wrong. So basically I've gotten back to the basics on a lot of things... I've even lost some people along the way. I understand that all the hell I've been thru will make me a better man, friend, brother, son & leader.
I made a lot of mistakes this year, none of which I can take back. But I have learned from them & know what to do if the situation arises again. That's the point, right? To learn from errors?? We either learn via another person, thru seeking for ourselves OR our experiences. I'll be learning every day of my life & grateful for the lessons regardless of what the source is. AND I make it a point to accept the good & bad as well as taking the blame for MY decisions.
This year alone I found out who really has my back & who doesn't. I realize that I'm still totally comfortable in my skin regardless of what has happened. I've dealt with each situation that I needed to & have no regrets. I've even put aside my pride more... I'm very stubborn & I needed to be in some uncomfortable situations to lay down that pride. We all need help sometimes & we have to take chances on trusting people. Getting thru my trust issues is my biggest obstacle. And it adds to the complexity that makes up who I am....
I remember even as a child that I was always misunderstood... My way of conveying my feelings are probably annoying or irritating to most I come in contact with. My nonchalant demeanor can rub people the wrong way at times as well as my straight forwardness. I don't apologize for it though. It's who I am... Flaws & all. My intentions are never bad & I truly come from a place of love. The one thing people can say is that I'm consistent. I'm the same way with EVERYONE. I'm so far removed from lying to people to spare feelings or to stay on their good side... I tell the truth in EVERY situation. If your feelings are hurt from me telling the truth, I'm TOTALLY fine with that. I'd rather you be upset temporarily & still have your trust & respect.
If I offend you, it's probably because you needed to be... Truth always hurts. I hear people always saying they want the truth regardless but sometimes they just be lying to themselves. They really want to hear what they want to hear... They want the Mr. Niceguy... They want their ego stroked... I'm not that dude. Once you get into the habit of trying to impress everyone & be liked by all, you will become miserable. Being respected is more important than being liked.
If you didn't get the gist of the last couple paragraphs, I'm basically saying I don't care about being liked. I'm going to be me. Get it?? I think you do. LOL. My purpose in life isn't to befriend everyone. It's to love EVERYONE & show all of you there's liberty in being yourself. You do not have to compromise who you are to succeed & make a difference in people's lives. Get COMFORTABLE in your skin. Be unique. Live free. No limits.
Peace be unto you good people. Talk to you soon.
BooG
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