Be yourself, and stand up for what you believe. Take pride in your opinion, and demand attention when you think it's warranted. Sometimes people may shrug you off, discount your thoughts, or plain out ignore you. When that happens, give 'em the ol' friendly figurative tap on the shoulder, clear your throat, and speak louder, "I'm sorry; I don't think you heard me."
There's one way to live, and that's passionately. Be passionate about whatever it is that you're passionate about. And, don't let up. If you're a civil rights activist, march at every opportunity that presents itself. If you're a singer, sing at the top of your lungs until the world hears you. Hell, if you're a recycler, go dumpster dive in every one of your neighbor's trash cans, and pick out the glass and tin to your heart's desire. But, do what you do, with passion.
Don't waver by considering "I wonder what so and so would say." Don't hesitate. If it's something YOU believe in, do it. Don't waste time contemplating what others may think or if they'll approve. Remember, you're the only one that has to wake up and look at yourself in the mirror, and if you can wake up every morning, stare yourself in the face, and smile about the person you are, mission accomplished. Trust, you aren't ever going to make everyone happy, and you'll exhaust yourself trying, so don't even give it a second thought.
Love who you want to love; follow the faith you want to follow. Hell, do who want to do--yes, I just said that. And, quit looking to others for validation. The only person that should validate you is you. It's a sad world that we live in today that people feel the need to disguise their true colors for fear of being rejected and ridiculed. Don't give in to the ignorant; it only empowers them to keep up their ridiculous antics.
Do you. And do it with your head held high. For those that don't like it, put three fingers up to the sky, and tell them to read between the lines. Life's too short.
[T.I.:Live Your Life]
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