It’s a natural tendency for us to seek the approval and support of those who we consider our friends and loved ones because no one exists in a vacuum or isolation.
It’s also normal to find that some of those around us may not buy into our dreams or be our cheerleaders. Some will outrightly express their dissension while some may not voice it, but their attitude towards you will show their contrary opinion.
The truth is that the natural inclination of most people is to seek for the difficulties and all the reasons why an aspiration won’t work, before seeking for the possibilities.
One needs to be attuned spiritually to determine whether the criticism or voice of dissension is truly born out of honest conviction and concern for your well-being or whether the naysaying is borne out of envy, automated pessimism.
There is always need to weed out the chaff and keep the wheat. It’s not every opinion that you should pay mind to.
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
Sometimes, those closest to us feel they will lose us if we succeed. We have to be true to ourselves, our calling, and try to reassure them. The ones who want to see us faith in order to feel better about themselves need to be ignored.
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I can imagine that the fear stems from that feeling of losing us thus they discourage us. There should be no fear but the spirit of love and of sound mind. Thank you for your wise and discerning comments Pam 🙂
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You go girl!;-}
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Discernment is a gift that oft times comes with experience. Great post!
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Quite true Michelle. Experience teaches us a lot.
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I’m impressed! I think this is one of your best efforts yet… It was worded very well and hits home with me, cuz I take risks on my blog all the time. People with tiny minds abound, filled with hate and prejudice, jealousy, ignorance, and just plain, ugly mean dispositions. I am confident in myself, and have friends like you who support my efforts… It’s worth the exchange 🙂
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You shouldn’t be bothered with small minded humans who can’t see beyond their noses. Not worth the effort. I think all that hate is poison to the system. Thanks my dear 🙂
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You’re so right about that! I’ve learned to overcome that stuff. Just wondering what rock they crawled out from under… It’s good to here from you: ‘Health to the system’ ❤
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So well-said Jacqueline 🙂 I know I should start finding more synonyms for “so well-said” as I keep using them on your quotes 😀 But they are so relevant and inspiring 🙂 You know , in my earlier days I used to be so confused why the ones dear to us sometimes do not support our dreams and used to feel let-down. Later, I understood with or without their support, my dream is my responsibility and I must be the person to work for it 🙂
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The way you are writing, your heart will soon be full with our decorations. I do not have any more words to praise.
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You just made me smile. I love to laugh, smile and decorate my heart. Meanwhile, I saw your request in a comment to use a phrase. I won’t charge you for plagiarism 😉
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Thank you, thank you, thank you. I already used the phrase and I was sweating😊😊
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I enjoyed the poetic nature to this piece, and the splash of bold to highlight each new line. Your line speaks to me the most. You need to be spiritually attuned as well as have confidence in these situations. And you must have the knowledge that sometimes the naysaying comes without words, but rather in the form of being ignored and ostracized.
Thanks for an thoughtful piece.
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Thank you very much for taking the time to read and comment. I appreciate it.
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Very wise words!
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Thanks my dear 🙂
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My pleasure
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I probably needed this today more than any other day as I’ve been feeling a bit down about my upcoming race next week. God always knows what we need and when we need it. Thank you Jackie!
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Aww Paula, I hope you are not anxious for nothing. You’ve done this before my dear and the voice of the enemy sometimes wants to distract us from our goals.I pray your spirit is lifted so that you can face the challenge and come out tops. Love and light.
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Thank you Jackie! My spirit was indeed lifted and I’m back to myself, thankfully! But it was tough going there for awhile! 😀
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I can well imagine. You are really an inspiration Paula 🙂
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