Don’t be less than to make other people feel comfortable

Have you ever found yourself being “less than” in order to make other people feel comfortable? I know I have and I’m not going to do that anymore. Sometimes I have found myself being less happy because happiness makes others uncomfortable. I have found myself being less myself because I might come across as nerdy. Or I might come across as too into sports, too into books, too opinionated, or too caring. Too, too, too, too something. Forget all that! If you are too something for someone else then that person is not meant to be part of your tribe. Be yourself! We are all unique and have a special place in this world. Denzel Washington says it like this, “Some people will never like you because your spirit irritates their demons.” It’s ok to be misunderstood. Be yourself anyway. Do you love to sing? Then sing like there’s no tomorrow. Are you a girly girl but also love to watch sports? That’s ok! Do that and if that makes someone uncomfortable that’s on them. The most important thing is this: don’t every shy away from being all that you are and all that God created you to be.