"We normally become what the person closest to us thinks we will become."
— Mountain Wings.com
Such a simple statement reflects such a profound truth.
I can see time and time again where that statement has rung true within my life.
I have done my best to live up to who others expect I can be and become more than I ever thought I could be, because someone believed in me.
I have also come close to hitting rock bottom when someone expected me to fail.
I can still feel my heart turn to lead when I tried to overcome someone's belief that I was not good enough, not smart enough, nor fast enough to do the job set before me.
I can still look at a picture taken one evening when my heart was shattering and I can feel the pain I felt when I saw "that look" inflicted upon me.
I didn't run from either circumstance. I tried to win over my nay sayers. I accomplished nothing but bringing myself down to the level they already thought I was at.
The devastation I felt when both of those relationships ended brought me to my knees. I didn't choose to walk away. My hand was forced and I had to leave.
Thank goodness.
Life has been very kind to me. In the whole scheme of things I have been surrounded by those who think I am better than I am. Trying to live up to those expectations has brought out the best there is within me.
Surround yourself with those who think highly of you. Even if you have a hard time believing them, you are subconsciously aspiring to be the person they already know you are.
"If I could give you one thing in life, I would give you the ability to see yourself through my eyes. Only then would you realize how special you are ..." — Author Unknown
