You have a right to believe whatever you believe. It is also quite normal to want to be supported in what you believe. When, however, your attempts to gain support cause you to get angry with others, there is something else going on. You are asking someone else to say, "You are okay in what you do or believe" because your confidence in yourself is not strong enough. In attempting to draw your strength from others, you do yourself a grave disservice.
When you know something, know it! When you believe in something, believe it! If your experiences have led you to understand certain things in a particular way, stand firm on what your experiences have taught you. As you move forward, more experiences will bring you greater clarity. As your experiences bring you greater clarity, your vision will be enhanced. Enhanced vision will guide you in the right direction. As you move from experience to experience, draw on your own inner strength. Avoid the temptation to doubt yourself when other people can't see or don't understand what you are saying or feeling. The key is to be willing to go for what you know, when you know it, with or without the company of others.
Until today, you may have sought the support of those who simply cannot or do not know what you know. Or those who do not agree with what you believe. Just for today, know and accept what you know without trying to gain support or validation from others.
Today I am devoted to validating myself and supporting what I know!
From Until Today!
by Iyanla Vanzant
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