I will not apologize for being who I am.
This is one of my favorite quotes. I’ve said this before, and recently I’ve felt the need to say this again. I will not apologize for being who I am, and neither should you. If some people feel threatened by your success, or if they’re just mad at you for being happy because they’re miserable, remember it’s their problem…not yours!
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” ~M. Williamson
Much love,
~Melissa
Melissa,
I could not have said that better myself. Much love to you and may you continue to grow and enlighten others through your success…My friend.
Sandy, thanks so much for your continued encouragement and support. You are a true friend.
Love,
Melissa
I LOVE this quote too… and you should never apologize for who you are! You are amazing and creative and wonderful. Anyone who feels differently really has no place in your life!
Thanks Kristina! 🙂
I’ve struggled with this sort of thing for too many years. I never had confidence to do my own thing, and always took what everyone said to heart. I was crushed a lot, and it didn’t take long into my life for that lack of confidence to cause me to not try new things and to always take the safe route instead of following my “dreams”. After 20 plus years, I’m gaining self-esteem again and I keep reminding myself that I am who I am, and we can’t apologize for it. If the people in our lives don’t appreciate us for who we are and how we think/feel/do – then we just need to get new people in our lives who do appreciate us because life is too short to live our lives according to others. And this goes for family as well as friends & lovers. I find your blog and the way you live your life to be very encouraging and inspiring, and you should be very proud that you provide enlightment and joy to the people around you!! Your friends & family are very lucky to have you!!
Kimber~
I’m so glad to hear that you’ve stopped apologizing for who you are and are beginning a new chapter. It takes a lot of courage, and I for one think you are an incredibly brave person. Thank you so much for your encouragement and friendship. 🙂
Love ya,
Melissa