I did not enjoy who I was,

Because I went about seeking approval from the society.

I wanted the people to acknowledge me.

I won’t do anything, no matter how much I wish to do it,

Except if the people show approval of my action.

My Opinion didn’t matter much to me,

I just always think of:

What will people say?

How will people react?

Who will they think I am?

I lost myself,

Like a diamond lost in the ocean.

I lost my sense of reasoning,

Like a mule guided to follow every direction.

I lost my lifestyle,

Like a man lost in the wilderness.

I lost my Uniqueness,

Like a salt mixed with sand.

I lost my confidence,

Like a cow prepared to be slaughtered.

Why did I care much about what people will say?

Why do I feel rejected and empty when I am disregarded by people?

I stop everything I do whenever I am criticized.

Something in me tells me I don’t need approval from people,

But I am not strong enough to stand alone.

I am not determined enough to do what I believe in,

Even when the world is against it.

I did everything to please people,

Yet I get rejected over and over again.

I told myself, I can’t go on living like this.

I know I need to believe in myself.

I know it is right to trust myself.

I made up my mind never to walk in anyone’s shadow.

I will always be responsible for my actions.

It doesn’t matter if I fail or win.

One thing is for sure; I am redefining myself.

I am learning to know myself.

To accept my weakness and embrace my strength.

I learn from my experience; it helps me build my confidence.

I cherish my uniqueness and I unleash my potentials.

I enjoy who I am now,

And I am excited about who I have become.

I don’t worry about what people will say anymore.

I simply live my life as I believe.

I believe in myself; I shun every negativity.

Every form of criticism directed at me,

Leaves me with the burning desire to achieve my Dream .

I dare to stand alone because I believe in myself.

I hold my head up high,

Because I am proud of who I am.

How can you believe in yourself?

You cannot believe in yourself if you don’t know your ability.

You have to know your strength and your weakness.

Close your eyes and think that you are the only one in the world.

Think that there is nobody to talk to,

So all you have to do is to depend on yourself and the decision you take.

Picture yourself at the centre of it all,

And you will find reasons to believe in your dream.

To believe in your ability.

To believe in yourself.

Always remember this:

It is your dream, not our dream.

It is your vision, not our vision.

It is your life, not our life.

It is all yours, so you have to stand up.

Take responsibility for everything that is yours.

Embrace your strength and accept your weakness.

Believing in yourself start with accepting your personality.

Enjoying every bit of your uniqueness,

And learning from every bit of your mistake.

Only you can take the final decision because it is all yours to take.

Start to believe in yourself.

Nobody has the right to think for you.

You have to do the thinking yourself.

It doesn’t matter what people think about you.

What they think about your decision,

And how they perceive your opinion.

What matters is that it is yours.

All yours! You will find confidence and fulfillment in what is yours.

Because there is a beauty that lies in originality.

Whatever is yours is original and creative in nature.

Their opinion is not what that matters.

But your opinion, your decision, is all that matters.

People are not static,

Their opinion is never constant.

Their thought is based on the current situation.

Why base your life on people’s opinion that changes like chameleon?

Nobody will achieve your dream on your behalf.

Get up! Stand Up!

Run your race and achieve your dream.