Daily Inspirational Quote October 21 2014
“We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don’t care for.” – Marie Ebner von Eschenbach
I want everyone to like me — I always have. As soon as someone expresses anger or displeasure with me, I’m scrambling to smooth things over and make things right, even when I’m not to blame. It has taken me a long time to learn that needing everyone to like me is foolish, and yet I still find myself frantic to please, especially when someone I disdain or have given my best to is somehow rejecting me. It feels so unfair until I remember that with people who are ever immoral and unreasonable, rejection can be ultimately a blessing.
I want everyone to like me — I always have. As soon as someone expresses anger or displeasure with me, I’m scrambling to smooth things over and make things right, even when I’m not to blame. It has taken me a long time to learn that needing everyone to like me is foolish, and yet I still find myself frantic to please, especially when someone I disdain or have given my best to is somehow rejecting me. It feels so unfair until I remember that with people who are ever immoral and unreasonable, rejection can be ultimately a blessing.