“Sometimes people will try to destroy you, precisely because they recognize your power – not because they don’t see it but because they see it and don’t want it to exist.” bell hooks

There are going to be a lot of people that reject you when you share your story and step into your greatness. 

It’s part of the process. 

If you have been hurt in the past, then you have already dealt with the pain of rejection and abandonment.

As you transition from ashes to beauty, you will encounter some haters.

People who are afraid that you will outgrow them.

People who will think you no longer fit into their idea of what you should be doing with your life.  

You know who the haters in your life are.

They have appeared before in disguise as a friend or family member or a coworker. 

How are you going to deal with rejection?

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE DIFFERENT?

Whether you are tall, skinny, fat, small, disabled, transgender, left handed, right handed, etc., have you faced discrimination or any ism?

We have witnessed the current events in the news on targeted hate crimes to both civilians and law enforcement, racial driven protests, and police brutality against Black men and women. 

So, the question I raise is: “How can we own our differences and tolerate others in a respectful way?”

  1. Know Yourself – Everyone has biases, their own opinions and judgments about things and people. It’s human nature.  Understand what those are.
  2. Be honest – Be willing to admit what your biases are.  Nothing beats honesty not even lying.
  3. Learn something new – Are you open to learning about a different culture, race, language, or visit another area of town?
  4. Pace yourself – all these changes may be overwhelming.  Take small steps to tolerate other people who are different from you.

It does not mean that you have to change your lifestyle to fit another person’s lifestyle. 

And definitely does not mean that your kids or family will become like another person.

Fear can kill tolerance. 

I encourage you to be brave and compassionate towards yourself and other people. 

Everyone is fighting the good fight. 

I believe everyone has good intentions to love others and want to be loved back.

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