For a long time, I use to believe my characteristics of being nice and optimistic were a bad thing. When it came to certain situations, people would tell me “you’re too nice, I wouldn’t do that or I wouldn’t talk to them after that” or basically tell me what I need to do. I’m real open to advice, but somewhere a line had to be drawn. I use to feel bad for caring and having a genuine heart. Yesterday, I watched Sophiology’s vlog on YouTube and she shared her devotional with the scripture Matthew 5:8, “Blessed are the pure heart, for they shall see God.” I immediately took the time to read the verse and the surrounding scriptures and I felt like it really spoke to me.
The Bible verses put me in a place to appreciate and be grateful for the heart I’ve been given. I believe I’m quicker to forgive because I don’t like dwelling on negative things or continue to make someone feel bad for what they may or may not have done. If I’ve truly forgiven them, we both should be able to move on and grow past the situation. I feel like a lot of times, we try to compare ourselves to to others. Like dang, they can cut off people so quick and easy or develop an "I don’t care" attitude. I felt weird trying to portray something I wasn’t because I didn’t have that mentality. I do things with a lot of passion to not care. The thing is, we shouldn’t want to be like everyone else. I appreciate my differences and everyone else’s, we would be very boring people if we all moved the same.
I want people to see God in me. I believed that in the world today people can be so nasty, rude, and negative. That’s never been the energy I wanted to give off. If I’ve ever done that to you or given you that vibe, I sincerely apologize. I thrive for peace. Everyone is not deserving of your energy. You shouldn’t allow people to disrespect you or treat you mean in anyway. You can be nice and still defend yourself & your peace. The objective is not letting those people change you after everything is said and done. That’s the biggest lesson I’ve learned. I like to see the good in people and situations. I like to be optimistic about life. I know everything won’t go as I plan, but my optimism and faith in God allows me to be content and know that things will get better. I know everything ain’t roses and gum drops, but we gone be alright *in my
I started Golden In The City because I wanted it to be inspirational to someone, to shed light on people in ways that I know best and that I’m comfortable with. My subheading/motto is “Be a light to those in need.” You never know what someone is going through or their circumstances so I rather be helpful than harmful and trying to add to someone’s problems. Darkness doesn’t draw out darkness, only light can do that. I’m in a business of good energy and good vibes and I would like it to stay that way. So I inspire you to be a light and be nice. Stay positive! Stay Golden xo!