You Are Beautiful, No Matter What They Say

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Remember when your parents told you that this is what you say to someone that had something negative to say about you. They didn't want you to fight, but they did want you to pretend like the hurtful things that people can say really didn't hurt your feelings. We all want to think that we are stronger than words, but words are powerful. When some person says to you that you are not as good as I want you to be, or why don't you do this and then I will do this,,,it leaves a lasting impression. The perception that you once had of that person is now forever changed. You can't hold them at the highest standard because they hurt you. You thought that the way you were was the best that you could be. But where there is smoke, there is usually fire. Perhaps what they speak of holds some merit. But the way that they speak it, is what causes the damage. It never hurts to listen to the criticisms of others. It never hurts to make improvements to better yourself, but it does hurt when you are asked to change. Change your appearance, or change your personality. It never hurts to be better than you were the day before, but it does hurt when you can no longer recognize yourself in the mirror because you are trying to become what makes someone else happy. What makes you happy?