To Anyone Who’s Ever Given Me A Hard Time (About Anything!)

I always aim to express the real me. I aim to be all those cliches: true to myself, the real me, give my heart… all of it. I do this with good reason, it is the key to success, which I’m all about. On that note, here is a message I wrote (and made pretty) to everyone who expected the best from me, but weren’t ready or even aiming to offer the same in return. I understand. I caused it, I created it, and I’m cool with it. Thank you for making me stronger. I don’t even know if they read SpiritSentient, but they’re out there. You know who you are.

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To anyone who’s ever silently discouraged, closed down, or given me a hard time about…
ANYTHING:

 

I don’t see you how I used to.

 

It seemed like you were the only people
who really got me, and I was feeling so
misunderstood back then.

 

I believed you understood my vision,
when you weren’t really ready.

 

Maybe I let it go on too long.

 

Now that I’ve taken a stand, I know I
don’t NEED YOU to understand me,
I don’t even need to be understood.

 

Don’t get me? Don’t wanna get me?
Good. That’s totally cool.

 

All I want is win-win, mutual success…
…but I was completely f#@!ed in the head.

 

I was going about it the wrong way.

 

You wanted it all from me the easy way,
but without change or growth.
I’ve never been about that.

 

I’m about my people. I’m about those
who connect with me and
who actively want
to be part of what I’m doing.

 

I am so glad I spoke up.

 

I’m glad it was a little raw.
I’m happy to see if our
relationship can stand an
honest, focused, selfish me.

 

I encourage your success.
Do what you love.
Do whatever works for you.

 

You guys were there for me when I needed you.

 

Now, I’m feeling proud of the work I’m doing.
Now, great ideas are flowing.
Now, I’m ahead of the game.
Now, I’m in the zone.

 

The only people who come to me now
are the people who are a match to me.

I get people with fresh ideas.
I get change-makers.
I get ones who are interested.

 

I hang with other happy, successful people
who really love what they do, and it’s
all thanks to you.

 

I grew.

 

I grew, and I called you all to come along. You still can, if you want.

 

My hand’s always out-stretched, if you’re up for the journey.

If you liked this, you can also check out this other personal post. Have you guys ever expressed you true heart, and had it rejected/stomped on? Did it make you stronger?

Jason helps you successfully bridge the gap from where you are to where you want to be, using his clarity & insight to help you rise in all areas. He speaks, writes, and offers success-coaching at http://RyzeOnline.com. He’s been featured on Firepole Marketing, Building Digital Empires, PuttyLike and IntuitiveSoul Radio. Follow him at @jasonfonceca.

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