LOVE yourself

I learned that loving yourself is not always selfish. Sometimes it depends on what the circumstances is.

When I was young my mother always says, be good to others so that they will also be good to you. During my elementary and high school days, I've tried my best to be good. I'm always the humble, quiet and nothing to say but good type of student. (as to what I remember) I don't take sides in classmates' feuds nor say anything that will inflict others. Before doing something, I think of others first. That has always been the norm.

I always look in the goodness of people because that is what I am with my family. (And until now, I think there's nothing wrong with that.)


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During the mid of high school, I became sad. I spend more time alone.

That is when I notice that people around you already have a perception that if you're good, you're capable of doing nothing but good. And you can't suddenly change that. Little did I know that some of them are using that goodness back at you. You became important to some people because they are good having you. At first, it feels great being important. But days passed, if you didn't do anything as what they say, you're suddenly unimportant. (tears are starting to pour. T.T) You became all good and too boring for them.

It came to a point that I don't want to go to school but that's a big NO NO for my parents. See, they have that big big big expectations. I don't know where to go. "Barkada" in school is so much for me to handle. I felt I'm in the wrong crowd. And I never want to experience that bad feeling again.ever! -.-

I didn't like my high school nor do I hate. Because there are good and bad realizations I learned from there.

As I mature, I learned to love myself in such a way that I can also love back others because I already have that sense of individuality that I can share with them. And I'm so glad I found those people in college. They tried to build a new version of me. They let me experience friendship like no other. Step by step they're putting back the smile and confidence I have before.

At the end of the day, I don't blame those people in high school because honestly, a big part of it is my fault. If I just pick up myself and stand before their slant actions, I may even have a new version of me back then.


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Love yourself. everyday. And if you do, I'm sure you'll can be HAPPY. Good vibes and happy thoughts always!

Peace! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

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