People are living for the opinion of others...

People are living for the opinion of others. People are rating their success based on the perception of others.

With so many superficial ideologies of success being displayed on social media and glorified depictions on television, movies, magazines......this period in American Culture is toxic to the ancient values of altruism, selflessness, empathy & compassion.

The American focus on egotistical individualism has destroyed our communities and families. Our nation can only repair at the micro system level and attempt to work its way up. But I have to ask, “is it too late?” Can you change your life? Can you make a difference in the world?

Rate success on how happy & comfortable you feel in your own skin. Regardless of your size/weight/body fat etc. Rate your success by how much you value the process instead of focusing on the result, the reward, the goal, the opinions of others, the expectations on you placed by society, never be afraid to go against the grain, to play devils advocate, to question and to “go towards happiness”. When people treat you bad, always treat them as good as you are, regardless. Never sink to a level below your own ethics, morals, values. I have been heavy, skinny, muscular, curvy, lean, depleted, starved, stuffed, malnourished. I have tried to please others to no avail. I have been beat and tested. But no matter what, I believe I control my story and I frankly… If for whatever reason I am unhappy with it, I will fight like hell to create a new chapter.

Your story is important; just remember you can write it however you want if you realize you hold the damn pen. It’s ok we write our story in pen. We actually don’t have a choice. Decisions are permanent and from every decision we learn.