When searching my heart for the next topic to write about, I feel as though this one was laid on my heart. DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY! It is that simple. Those who try to diminish your fire are sad, sad, human beings. With my genuine love for life, joy, and kindness, I was often accused in life of being fake. This stung beyond belief that being me was seen as an act. Be you anyways! If people view you as something that you are not, just laugh and realize that those are not your people.

For so long I thought it was a flaw of my own that many did not see my authentic self as genuine, especially in high school. Some of the people I thought were my best friends were proven to be backstabbers only out for themselves. Realize that when people rip you down that they are really made so insecure by how bright you shine that they do not know how to rise to your level. Jealousy is an ugly thing that helps others to deflect their vile feelings of themselves onto who they feel most threatened by. If I could take a minute and go back in time I would tell myself to keep being my genuine self and to not let the harsh opinions of others dull how I shined. I feel that this is so key for young girls to realize. In the end, would you really want to be as miserable as those who put you down? I think not!

To those reading this I hope you shine so bright that anyone who puts you down is blinded by your truth. I pray you are blessed with self confidence and that you do not let the opinions of others stop you from being your most genuine self. Finally, if you are reading this and you have ever tried to knock me down for being my positive and kind self, I hope this finds you in a better place, you truly need it.

Love,

Kennedy