Other's Opinions

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Day in, day out, we listen to what other's have to say about us. We listen and overhear their thoughts on how this should be done, and how that should be done.
This has been going on for generations. We live our lives based on what other's think about us or follow what other's think is the right path. But that should never be the case.
I mean if we keep trying to live up to other's expectations of us, we become no less than robots. Most people don't realize that the more you listen to other's opinions about yourself, the more your spirit gets crushed. You lose hope in ever achieving your dreams; then gradually that dream dissipates.
Jay Shetty once said "We are the Generation that doesn't want to be LABELED". He's right.
We want to live our lives our way and not compare it to the standards set by society.
Denzel Washington said," I can't live my life based on other's opinions".
If he can't, why should you?
Live life to the fullest. Enjoy life and be at peace. Other people's opinions about you does not determine who you are. You determine who you want to be.
Be someone who makes you happy.
Peace ✌

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