I don’t believe in a god, not in the traditional sense anyway. I guess that’s what being raised Catholic has done to me. But I do believe in energy. I do believe in right and wrong. I do believe in kindness and truth. And not everyone else is like that. I’m learning that. I’m learning that there are some really ugly people in this world and I’m not talking about their outsides. I’m talking about their souls, their essence, the people they are. I am not perfect. Far from it. And I have accomplished a fair share of mistakes in my short time on this Earth already. But I have never gone out of my way to hurt a person deliberately. I know that there are two sides to every story. I’m not stupid. I’m a good listener. I care about the feelings of others—sometimes too much and that is what gets me into trouble, caring for the wrong people sometimes. But I don’t have a malicious bone in my body. Some people may call that weak. True or not, it is simply the person I am. And if others choose to view me as weaker, there is really not much I can do about that. I’m fortunate, though, that for every rotten person who chooses to jump to conclusions or who chooses not to ask questions and listen to the answers, there are a dozen who do—people who care. People who listen. People who can see the truth in the cracks of others’ lies. People I am fortunate enough to call friends. Life is never going to be easy, and the life of a writer comes with all kinds of its unique issues. The more public I become, the more I open myself up to slander and lies. Some days it's very easy to give up. But it also opens those doors to friendships and a wealth of goodness too, people who are wonderful and forgiving and kind and supportive. People who are not motivated by jealousy or greed, but by love. The Beatles once said: “All You Need is Love.” I believe in that simple phrase. The simpler, the better. Perhaps “you may say I’m dreamer, but I’m not the only one.” Being kind and forgiving and supportive and sensitive isn’t weak at all. In fact, it takes courage and strength not to succumb to hatred. It’s much easier to choose that path. Instead, I’ll choose love and that is my strength.
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R.B.
6/23/2016 12:28:16
You're a sweetheart, Naya. And you have mine! Always.
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R.B.
6/23/2016 13:03:34
Working on the thicker skin. You too, okay?
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What a great post, RB. Sadly, there will always be those who equate kindness and compassion with weakness, who identify more with what they do than who they are, who put their personal aspirations above everything. Truth is truth but some will take the low road and wrap themselves in a bubble of deceit because, let's face it, it's easier than dealing with human frailty Do me a favor, though, and don't grow too thick a skin so you'll cease being you. I love you for who you are. And by the way, those who would slander you and believe lies about you were never your friends. Hugs.
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Thank you, RB for writing this post. It is such a fine balance to be tough enough to withstand the uglier encounters in life and to retain our sensitivity and our optimism. And yet, that sensitivity is what makes us artists in the first place and the optimism is what keeps us going. So let us all support each other when the ugly intrudes.
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Master
6/23/2016 17:16:49
Toughen up sweet girl.
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Leslie
6/24/2016 10:45:08
Look it. Anyone who takes the time to get to know you knows who are are inside. You have a kind heart. It is obvious. I imagine it can make others jealous. That will happen whether you continue to write or do something else. People will always be jealous. You keep being you. For our sake keep writing.
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Samantha
8/7/2016 21:40:09
Sorry i have no been around much. Life is doing a number on me.I am watching you grow and I must say that you inspire me to keep going. Keep writing. I haven't missed one yet.
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12/13/2017 15:14:50
I haven't known you long, RB, but your goodness and kindness shines through in everything you write. Pity those who don't have a sweet soul, for their sourness makes them bitter.
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