One of the biggest challenges in life we all face is whether or not we let others opinions of us define us. Originally posted 8/6/10
Trying to figure out who you are as a person is perhaps one of the biggest 
challenges you will ever face. From the time you are born, there are people trying to shape you into their version of who you should be. Admittedly, those people are your parents, and they are acting out of love, trying to guide you and help you to make the best choices you can. Later as you grow and venture forth into the world, you start to meet people, and again, you are being shaped by their thoughts, their beliefs and their perceptions of the world. None of this is bad provided you listen to the most important person when you try and decide the kind of person you will become. That’s yourself. Listen to your thoughts, your opinions and give some credence to what YOU want and the kind of person YOU want to be. Make your own choices – be the person you want to be.
