My opinion

If you want to not care so much about other’s opinions….. If you want to not live and breathe by the whisperings of those who know you…. If you want to not care so much about what mom or dad or brother or sister or DOG thinks about you. … If you want to liberate yourself from the chains of pleasing those around you (even those who liberally take advantage of you.)….then take the following simple steps.

1. Start sharing your honest opinion.

That’s it. The end.

And when you do, watch what happens. People will disagree. People will agree. They will tell you that you are full of shit. They will fall suit behind you. You will discover that your opinion IS full of shit. You will discover that your opinion is dead on. You will be surprised at the strength of your own voice. You will be surprised at your own delusions. More importantly, you will learn to trust in something deeper than mere opinion. Everyone’s opinion is at least slightly wrong most of the time. Including yours. including theirs. Life is more rich when it’s not based on opinion. Start throwing yours around and you will begin to be ok with whatever opinion is being thrown in your lap. This is the means by which you remove pride from the tentative fledgling opinions that you hold close to your heart.

You will stop hating people for their opinions when you stop hiding yours.

The only disclaimer is this: Love your neighbor. Care for them.  Respect them and their ability to cope.  Tell them what they can handle and be careful not to be too careful.