Protecting yourself against shame may seem like an endless chore. We live in a judgmental world, and people are eager to say something negative in attempt to humiliate you. The more tools you have to help you in your endeavor to protect your authentic expression the better off you will be. These two truths pave the way to fearless self-expression of your individuality.
Someone Will Hate You and/or What You Do
There’s no question. Someone already hates you. You have your own personal hater – or several. They just haven’t made themselves know to you yet. This concept frees you by eliminating the worry that you might make someone hate or dislike you. Honestly, this behavior is more an expression of who they are as a person. Suffice it to say that the psychology of a hater is an interesting study. They live to hate, no matter who, and it doesn’t matter if it’s you. They don’t care. So strive not to worry. Haters gonna hate after all.
Someone Will Love You and/or What You Do
In the militant world of cancel culture you can easily become so fearful that you don’t move forward, or even move at all. However, no matter what you do, someone is going to love it or you. I’ve seen people who’ve singlehandedly destroy groups and attempt to destroy people who walk around with their beloved followers in tow. There’s nothing, absolutely nothing you can do to make everyone hate you. Someone will love you. Not that this is a challenge!
Take comfort in this knowledge and live your life by your own rules. Let the lovers and the haters fall where they may. One thing is certain, you’ll be happier.
