Yours Is The Opinion That Matters

Sometimes, life has a way of bringing solutions to you when you most need them. I came across this inspiring quote by the lovely Indian poet, Rupi Kaur, this morning and the statement gave me a lot to think about.

We get carried away easily when we meet people, see certain situations or hear some stories. We are quick to judge. And in judging, we decide our fellow human beings' worth. This shows the power of the tongue and also the power of the mind.

Some people have lost faith in themselves due to what people they trust have said about them because they want to be liked and accepted. That's how destructive the tongue can be. To combat the destructive power of the tongue is the mind.

Our minds are powerful. We just need to know how to channel and use them effectively. With our minds, we understand ourselves. Every person is unique and the path we walk every day is our truth. We know our worth: that is, another person's opinion of us is not the truth. Therefore whatever anyone says in contradiction should not hold water.

Do they live your life for you? Do they know what you are going through at the moment? A big fat NO. You alone understand you. Like Ms Rupi says: Yours is the only opinion of you that matters.

As much as this quote helped me remember what I've always believed in, I hope it helps someone else too!

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