It Does Not Matter Anymore If You Like Me Or Not

Long time ago, everywhere I go, I tried to blend in.

I dare not ask questions, dressed too loud or even stand up straight.

For a long while, I wanted everyone to like me and say good things of me. I pleased everyone.

If anyone said negative things about me, I would be sad for many days.

But I felt very exhausted and very empty. Not knowing who I really am.

Then one day, my Teacher told me this message.

And I like you to pay attention to his message.

His message liberates me.

He said “because you want to please everyone, you do things they like, you behave in the ways they like. And as a result, you feel lost, empty. You have no identity. Stop it. Its time you listen to yourself from inside. Find yourself. Be yourself. What other people say of you, true or not, is not something you can change. Don’t bother with that. People may not like you. If you dig deeper, you will understand its about them, not about you. They have their challenges “.

That message is so profound. Slowly I changed. Slowly I wear the clothes I like, sometimes mismatched its ok. My hair is no longer gel. Many times, I don’t wear watch.

I re-discovered myself. Happiness creeps back in. I have more self-esteem. More confident.

Today, I lived my life the way I want. I do not care much about what others think. I still do care, but not as much.

I have only one life. I am going to live it.

What about you ?

Love, Marko
Investor, Practitioner and Full-Time Coach