Labeled

I've been called many things.

A woman of God, strange, weird, crazy, good-hearted, kind, generous, different, strange, no kind of woman, liar, gold digger, homewrecker, a bad mother, slow, old, lack of style, ain't gonna be good for any man, easy to get along, eats to work with, counselor, (greatest) wife and mother, and more. That's what's been said to me directly. That's what's been said through the lips of those that said they loved me and those that didn't. 

That's what's been said out loud and only God and they know what they've thought internally. Not forgetting the scowls and the shaking heads of disapproval. 

Good thing NONE of that matters unless I've chosen to answer  and allow any of it to effect my life through.  

Unfortunately, for a time and part of my life, I did. 

It's so sad that the negatives weigh more on our hearts, mind, and life than the parts that should, be the truth. Even if people have lied to themselves to believe they're confident and fully secure. People with a keen eye, truly sees. 

The truth is that you were created in the image of God and everything that comes with that is within you and for you. From the time you were birthed into the earth until the time you transition from this earth realm... 

Thankfully, I've been able to connect with those that embraces me and all the terms that could describe me. 

Good and bad. That is a reason itself to live a life full of gratefulness. 

The favor with God and with man all my life. Thank you. 

I may not get along with everyone, because we're not all going to get along, but I will ALWAYS accept people for who they present and give them respect. 

I find that I don't live in those spaces and times of negative labeling but I revisit it (like now for this blog) without the tie of emotions because many people would come across this and need to see and read that they are not alone. They will not give in to the pressures of words. It takes a lot to get to the point in life and not be affected by the word and the disapproving looks of people. 

Jonathan McReynolds wrote a whole song about it. It's called, yep you guessed it, "People". Go check it out, and no there's no brand deal. LOL

Although, I would not be opposed to one. 👀

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