"When you take your own opinion seriously, you make what others think irrelevant." © Shoshan
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In a world awash with other people's opinions, judgments, and critiques, learning to take your own opinion seriously is nothing short of revolutionary. It acts as a shield against the constant wave of "what will people think," that persistent hum that tempts us to doubt ourselves, tweak our goals, and shift the course of our lives. When you take your own opinion seriously, you not only grant yourself the respect you deserve but also neutralize the toxic effect of worrying about what others think.
Mental freedom is one of the most gratifying experiences you can achieve, and it all starts with taking your own convictions and values seriously. The liberating power that comes with it is unparalleled. Suddenly, negative comments lose their edge, critiques evaporate into thin air, and you find yourself navigating life with a new kind of confidence—one born from the assurance that your inner voice is the only one that truly matters. Who needs background noise when your own music is so clear and resonant?
Today I've chosen that a change I'll be,
my inner voice will be the one to set me free.
External noise will no longer define
the footprints I leave in the sands of time.
The thoughts of others, I'll leave behind,
my dreams are mine, and in them, peace I'll find.
I'll value myself, in ways I've never known,
I'll be my own light, uniquely my own.
Public scrutiny is but a passing haze,
dissipated by my self-esteem's glowing blaze.
Today, my choices are my canvas and my frame,
my opinion sketches out my destiny's name.
Though uncertainty still keeps me near,
I know it's my voice that I truly hold dear.
© Shoshan
The quote in this image is dedicated to everyone who has felt the pressure of 'what will people think,' to those who have doubted themselves under the weight of other people's opinions. To those who are in the process of finding their own voice and valuing it above all else. May they find in these words the encouragement to unleash their true selves: "When you take your own opinion seriously, you make what others think irrelevant." © Shoshan