I’m Really Not All That… But

Something sparked a thought in my mind today while I was driving, though I couldn’t tell you exactly what it was. I just found myself thinking about people not liking me.

In the past, that used to really bother me. I couldn’t understand why—especially if they didn’t even know me. It felt like a little jab to my already deflated ego. But these days? I “get it” a little more.

We all have a tendency to judge a book by its cover sometimes, and in doing so, we can miss out on some pretty incredible friendships. I try hard not to do this, but let’s be real—I’m human (damn it), and I fail occasionally.

There was a time when I’d be deeply hurt and offended to find out someone didn’t like me. It stung to be judged by my appearance, my weight, my financial situation, or whatever else people decided to hold against me. My self-esteem was so low that I often thought, “Well, I’m not all that to begin with, so why would they like me?“

But today? My brain decided to flip the script.

I’m really not all that… but—

I AM loyal, smart, funny, helpful, faithful, loving, kind, your biggest cheerleader, your strongest supporter, an encourager, a team player, a doer and a go-getter, silly, snarky, easygoing, ambitious, fun, adventurous, crafty, a giver, a provider, a protector, a confidant, generous, hardworking, optimistic, understanding, intuitive, warm, empowered, competent, resourceful, empathetic, confident, caring, polite, insightful, quick-witted, tenacious, considerate, dependable, playful, brave, gentle, honest, open-minded, sensible, tough, resilient, upbeat, and oh, so much more.

So, for those who don’t like me today, that’s okay, because you’re the one missing out—not me.

Sometimes, I just crack myself up!