That being said, I have carried that through my life as an adult. I speak my mind (thanks to Judy), I am honest (thanks to my grandmother), I wear my heart on my sleeve (thanks to my mum), I stand my ground (thanks to my dad)
Some people have been afraid of me while some laugh. I'm okay with both. Once you get to know me, accept me and stop trying to change me it works. If we take what we have as a child, remember what it felt like to have that innocence and then enjoy the moment you'll see what I see. I try not to take for granted what gives me joy so why are you doing that? Start with the simple things. Like taking a moment to lay on the grass in your yard, gazing up into the sky and forming something with the clouds above you. Or as complex as your emotions. They can give you joy as well. Once you own them. Once you know why you feel that way. I am 40 now. I can look back and laugh, cry and be angry at myself. I also forgive myself along with others. I can't change what's happened or why but I can change the outcome of what will happen with how I am feeling. Everyone can. If I wake up in the morning all pissy and not willing to cooperate with others then I will get it slapped back into my face. However, choosing the opposite the same will come to me.
