There are a few things that you need to know that your adults may not think to tell you. They may think these things are obvious, or they may never have learned these things themselves. Knowing these bits of wisdom will make your life better. That is why I share them with you. This is Part Six. Live well.
WATCH OUT!
Do not believe everything you hear or read. Some people will mislead you to take advantage of you. Don’t let them. You are too valuable for that. Trust, and verify.
Only the arrogant think they know everything. And how wrong they are! One who states an opinion as a fact is dangerous. Be careful.
Be skeptical toward those who claim the glass is half empty, even when they can “prove” it. Because sometimes, they can. It doesn’t matter. In truth, the glass is BOTH half empty AND half full. The important thing is not the level of water in the glass, but how we decide to feel, think, and behave because of it.
Learn the difference between
- Want and Need
- Opinion and Fact
- Demand and Duty
Do not trust a person who is not kind to animals.
Be wary of those who want to control you, or who tell you how you must behave. Think for yourself. Be true to what you know to be right. Live in accordance with your own true values.
One who loves you will not demand that you change the fundamental aspects of your person. He may try to motivate you to be a better you (like trying to get you to stop smoking). She may try to make minor adjustments (like getting you to put your dirty dishes in the sink). But one who loves you will not try to remake you to fit his or her image of what you should be.
One who loves you will love you in spite of your faults, will recognize your shortcomings and love you anyway. Manipulators sometimes pretend to love in order to control. Don’t let false love be the downfall of your wonderful unique personality.
We all have faults, and each of us is wonderful in spite of that.
Never permit anyone to ridicule the innocent. Innocence is a blessing and a wonder. It is also perishable. Embrace all the innocence in your life.
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