Being misunderstood (or myth-understood, as I call it) has to be one of the most frustrating things in life for me.
Perhaps it's because I keep putting myself out there. For whatever reason, I have been repeatedly finding myself in the position of public scrutiny and feeling very vulnerable. As I am in a constant state of change and growth, what people see played out in front of them is not always the true picture of me. It's the transformation process that they see, not the finished product.
I have to admit that many people are very open-minded, patient, and understanding, even empathetic. But they are not the ones who my thoughts go to.
I often find myself obsessing over those few close-minded types, those who cannot fathom anything beyond their own narrow perception... those who pass judgment on others who they do not agree with... those who do not even want to try to understand another's point of view.
They are definitely the minority in my life, yet they somehow end up getting the majority of my attention. Is that even fair? Being the perfectionist that I am (irritatingly so), I do tend to focus more on the negative than the positive. I am putting these thoughts in writing in hopes of being done with this once and for all...
To all those (the few) who have misjudged me... to those who have no interest in working toward an understanding...
I am moving on. I have no more time to dwell on your close-mindedness. I have no more energy to waste in continuing to make my appeal. I am letting go and setting you free. (You may choose to come back and take another look -- my door is always wide open.)
Instead, I choose to put my focus on the positive... the abundance of light. I will no longer take the love and acceptance I receive for granted. Instead of chasing after those who run away, I choose to fully embrace the ones who are not afraid to stand by me.
I dedicate this post to those who take me the way I am...
...................
The Way I Am (Ingrid Michaelson)
If you were falling, then I would catch you.
You need a light, I'd find a match.
Cuz I love the way you say good morning.
And you take me the way I am.
If you are chilly, here take my sweater.
Your head is aching, I'll make it better.
Cuz I love the way you call me baby.
And you take me the way I am.
I'd buy you Rogaine if you start losing all your hair.
Sew on patches to all you tear.
Cuz I love you more than I could ever promise.
And you take me the way I am.
You take me the way I am.
You take me the way I am.
____________________________
Image Credit:
Michael Levin
Perhaps it's because I keep putting myself out there. For whatever reason, I have been repeatedly finding myself in the position of public scrutiny and feeling very vulnerable. As I am in a constant state of change and growth, what people see played out in front of them is not always the true picture of me. It's the transformation process that they see, not the finished product.
I have to admit that many people are very open-minded, patient, and understanding, even empathetic. But they are not the ones who my thoughts go to.
I often find myself obsessing over those few close-minded types, those who cannot fathom anything beyond their own narrow perception... those who pass judgment on others who they do not agree with... those who do not even want to try to understand another's point of view.
They are definitely the minority in my life, yet they somehow end up getting the majority of my attention. Is that even fair? Being the perfectionist that I am (irritatingly so), I do tend to focus more on the negative than the positive. I am putting these thoughts in writing in hopes of being done with this once and for all...
To all those (the few) who have misjudged me... to those who have no interest in working toward an understanding...
I am moving on. I have no more time to dwell on your close-mindedness. I have no more energy to waste in continuing to make my appeal. I am letting go and setting you free. (You may choose to come back and take another look -- my door is always wide open.)
Instead, I choose to put my focus on the positive... the abundance of light. I will no longer take the love and acceptance I receive for granted. Instead of chasing after those who run away, I choose to fully embrace the ones who are not afraid to stand by me.
I dedicate this post to those who take me the way I am...
...................
The Way I Am (Ingrid Michaelson)
If you were falling, then I would catch you.
You need a light, I'd find a match.
Cuz I love the way you say good morning.
And you take me the way I am.
If you are chilly, here take my sweater.
Your head is aching, I'll make it better.
Cuz I love the way you call me baby.
And you take me the way I am.
I'd buy you Rogaine if you start losing all your hair.
Sew on patches to all you tear.
Cuz I love you more than I could ever promise.
And you take me the way I am.
You take me the way I am.
You take me the way I am.
____________________________
Image Credit:
Michael Levin
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