Daily Gratitude: It’s so important that each of us follow this rule. When we just “go along” and it doesn’t sit well in our hearts, we end up feeling incomplete or worse. Most of the time we do this to “fit in” so we can feel accepted. But, you can’t control whether or not you’re accepted or liked. That is something outside of your control. Sure, you can influence it by being nice and kind but you all probably know people who have done everything that someone asked of them…and yet, they were never really allowed into the fold. So, why not just do what’s in your heart – as they say “follow your heart” – regardless of whether you’re liked or not. If you look into people of great success, you’ll see that they have been criticized greatly. Much of this criticism is out of jealousy and dislike of people doing something they love. Many people want to do that but they can’t for various reasons. So, envy takes over. Forget trying to be liked. Do what you love and what you feel you need to do. This goes not only for the typical “people pleasers” but for anyone who has a deep passion. Follow that passion. When I was young I was looked upon as misguided because I wanted to be a doctor and not a nurse. That did not dissuade me because I knew my purpose was to become a doctor. If you have that passion in your soul, follow it. The people who matter will support you. The others are of no concern.

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