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| "...surround yourself with those who see greatness within you, even when you don't see it yourself." I am so adamant about all that is listed above. It's important to be around supporters; despite, that we're in charge of our own path and happiness - it is so comforting to have, even if it may be one, the support from someone who sees undeniable greatness inside of us. I am a girl who dreams, dreams, dreams. What I feel deeply about, I stay persistent about. My passions seem, at moments outrageous, just because I want to accomplish things many people don't get the chance to accomplish. For someone like me, it's imperative that I have loved ones who see what I am capable of to remind me that I have the power to make my dreams a reality. I can't surround myself with naysayers, negative realists, and Debbie-downers. No one should be around people like that. What we love most is what should matter most, always. Be around people who see your light, people who have your best interest in mind, and people who see you for who you are. |
I can't express how many times I hear how unrealistic my dream of wanting to become an actress sounds. I've heard it all; "You don't have the right look" "Maybe you should become a celebrity stylist - fashion is your calling" "Stick to school" "The business is going to change you" "What else do you want to do?" "What if that doesn't work out?" and sometimes, I receive nothing but silence... 3 out of 10 times, I get the reassuring, "That's amazing! I can't wait to see you on TV!!!" "Can I have your first autograph?" "You better mention me in your Oscar speech!!!" which boost up my confidence more than one will realize. No one person, but you, yourself has the power to make things happen (that is true) but one negative comment can shake a person's perspective entirely. One, "Well.....you just don't the 'the look'" comment can shatter a dream. Why anyone would want to do that? well, it's above me. Maybe, they think they're trying to help them out by saving them from harsher realities...but if someone wants to become a damn actress, a doctor, a teacher, a dancer, a scientist, a writer - leave them be. We don't know what we're capable of, until we actually take the time to go out and tackle it.
Sometimes, I'm my greatest critique; sometimes, I forget what I can achieve because I allow the howls from the outside world to beat me down. I allow the conformers to allure me in and destroy my unconventionality. I don't know what future God has in store for me, but my love for acting, for inspiring others', for making a difference is greater than any belittling mind. I'm fighting for my dreams, and I plan on never giving up -- that much I am certain of.
So, surround yourself with dreamers, positive thinkers, lovers, and believers. Those are the people, I see, on a daily basis make their dreams happen. Why? because they take negativity from no one and see the cup half full, rather than half empty.
