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Erika, I love this quote. Let me paraphrase another famous quote – Opinions are like a**holes, everyone has one. Advice and input from valued sources are important, but we should not let people we don’t know and who don’t know us determine our value. Keith
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Hahaha, that’s an awesome one which is easy to understand.
And right, we must not let others tell us who we are – those who obviously don’t know us and also those who use their opinions over us only to manipulate us for their plans.
Thanks for that input, Keith!
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Erika, you reminded of the times where my impressions of people were way off base. The life of the party may turn out to be a horrible friend and the quiet person may turn out to be a strong and brave person. Keith
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I agree 100%! We spend way too much time in life worrying about what others think.
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I agree, we do! So, we need to have a healthy and positive opinion about ourselves.
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What you think of you should be first and foremost always ☀️
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It should. There is a threat that those opinions can become our own conviction. Therefore, we need to be careful even with our opinions about us.
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We can be on our own worst decryer at times .
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It does not matter what they think, you know.
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Right, and when you are too insecure, begin to think.
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A long time ago, when friends of mine said something negative about themselves, I used to respond with “Who told you that?”. When they answered, “I did”, I would say “Well, it’s not true!” There was usually a pause as they realized it was something they built up in their own mind. 🤔 (We can be our own worst enemy.)
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It is crazy, isn’t it? Humbleness is a beautiful attitude, but when it turns into submission, it becomes unhealthy and devastating. I like your reaction on their statements.
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You said it better than I did, Erika. 🍃🌺
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I just added thoughts to your inspiring and important input 💖
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Blessings! 🌺🌿💕🪴🌺
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opinions of others are not required
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No, it isn’t. We can listen, but it is up to us what and if we make something of it at all.
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Very true, our value indeed doesn’t depend on other people’s opinions, so we don’t have to seek validation from other people. Great quote, Erika! 👍☺️
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Absolutely, Aptivi. It can be a long way to realize it when those opinions have sunk so deep that it merged with our own… but still, something in us keeps reminding that we are more than any opinion. Thank you 😊
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Very true, Erika 👍 And you’re most welcome! ☺️
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