The quote by Dr. Seuss, “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind” has always impacted me and my life. Many people often hear a certain quote and think about it at the given moment, but then forget it shortly after. Even if they believe the words are inspirational or moving, it still holds little meaning to them further down the road. However, when I heard this quote from my sister, many years ago, I was immediately influenced. To me, Dr. Seuss wanted to portray the message that wherever you go and whatever you do, there will always be others who will criticize you for doing something the “wrong” way when it may just be a way that is different from what they believe to be the correct way. It taught me that while I may have one method of doing something, another person could have a completely different approach that they believe is the proper way to do it. This explains how every individual is unique and does not mean that the way they would like to do something is the wrong way. It simply shows altering perspectives on a situation. Dr. Seuss’s quote showed me that everyone is important and each person’s opinion is valuable and because of this, I give everyone that I meet a chance and never judge them from what is on the outside. It also taught me the importance of others and not only their relationships with me, but also their feelings and thoughts as well. This means that I have learned that I should not let all the people who criticize and ridicule my actions affect the person that I become. If there are people who feel the need to do this to me, then they are not worth my time or my concern to appease them. Likewise, those who are worth my time and are concerned about how I feel, will take the time to listen to what I have to say and worry about my feelings when they determine how to respond to me.
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very cool!
ReplyDeletevery touching. 10/10 blog.
ReplyDeleteVery strong words. Im inspired.
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