JUST BE YOURSELF

'If people like you, that's great. If they don't - that's cool too!"

I awoke this morning to the gentle jingle of the rain outside, the humming of traffic, and my girls discussing Ashley Simpson, the sister of business tycoon and singer, Jessica Simpson. The above words of wisdom are a direct quote from Ashley - my sentiments precisely! Don't bother what the haters say...ignore them 'til they fade away. Anon.

It's one of the kinder side effects of ageing - you develop chillaxation! Like Ashley, I no longer agonise about who likes me, or who doesn't. It is enormously liberating. To thine own self one must always be true. I applaud her for discovering this gem of wisdom at such a young age. The secret to happiness is Faith and begorrah! Faith is self-explanatory, and Begorrah is - leave a leg in it! 

People can be strange, and weird, and wonderful too. We are programmed to be kind and polite to others. If they are having a bad day - you'll soon know. Some people lash out at others, whilst others suffer in silence.  The last thing you want to say to them is "Snap out of it!" Whoa! that can be treading on dangerous ground. Naturally, you'll want to love and support those closest to your heart. But life isn't always easy, and we do need a good support system to help us on the journey.

What is your support system? Sometimes when we get really down on ourselves, our instinct is to build a little hole, and hide away from the world. It is safe, and nobody can hurt us. Right? Yes, perhaps for a time, while you re-connect with yourself, build your faith, and develop a good fighting spirit. But once that is done, you need to get back on the train. Fast! before the mind starts playing tricks with you.

The healthiest people I know, mentally speaking, are those with a deep sustaining faith, a good sense of humour, generosity of spirit, and the ability to take the rough with the smooth. Last, but not least, involvement with others - be it through a hobby, pets, weight loss program (yes!) or whatever. It is vital to be part of something. When you feel you don't belong anywhere - it can be the loneliest feeling on the planet. So reach out and touch somebody today - except if you are on a nudist holiday - naturally!!

Happy Friday!

Hugs,

Polly P xxx