It's when I stopped try to be 'acceptable' for others that I found the people who were drawn to me for my own specific weirdness. Not everyone is my people - and they aren't mine. This doesn't mean I'm not kind to everyone, but I have stopped trying to appeal to everyone. Some don't like me despite everything I do - so I've triaged my energy. I'm me, and the folks who are right for me will find me. <3
Nice. Since having Long-Covid, I no longer have the stamina I used to, so I've gotten much more disciplined about where I spend my energy. Spoon theory - sometimes I have more time and energy, other times I don't - either way, I have zero time for haters. I wish them well and send them on their way. No hard feelings, but I also won't tolerate harm anymore. <3
Absolutely love the last line, and I will try my hardest to remember that!
It's when I stopped try to be 'acceptable' for others that I found the people who were drawn to me for my own specific weirdness. Not everyone is my people - and they aren't mine. This doesn't mean I'm not kind to everyone, but I have stopped trying to appeal to everyone. Some don't like me despite everything I do - so I've triaged my energy. I'm me, and the folks who are right for me will find me. <3
“Triaged my energy” is such a good way to put it! Also I noticed you’re in the PNW, me too!
Nice. Since having Long-Covid, I no longer have the stamina I used to, so I've gotten much more disciplined about where I spend my energy. Spoon theory - sometimes I have more time and energy, other times I don't - either way, I have zero time for haters. I wish them well and send them on their way. No hard feelings, but I also won't tolerate harm anymore. <3