It's time be in charge of your own life.

Be you," they say.
But then they tell me to change.
"Be unique," they say.
But then they frown at your differences.
"Don't conform," they say.
But then they mold me to their standards.
"Love yourself," they say.
But then they say I am arrogant.
"Be kind," they say.
But then they tell I am fake.
"Relax," they say.
But then they call me lazy.
"Work hard," they say.
But then they I am uptight.
"Money can't buy happiness," they say.
But then they laugh at me for being poor.
"Weight doesn't matter," they say.
But then they say I'm not skinny enough.
"Cherish your youth," they say.
But then they tell me to grow up.
"Slow down," they say.
But then they rush my decisions.
"Its okay to be sad," they say.
But then they tell me other people have it worse.
"Do what you love," they say.
But then they tell me I won't be successful.
"You'll be okay," they say.
But then they leave me to rot.
"Be you," they say.
But I no longer know who that is.

-c.z.

Isn't this the craziest thing to deal with? We are surrounded by people that are so judgemental that you don't really know which one is which. In short, you can't do right, it's easy to get lost and hurt by these words, there's not much of an option sometimes. You're going to be judged no matter what you do. So, you know what? Just do your thing, they can judge you all they want. Be strong and courageous. You are in charge of your life, whatever your troubles, or achievements, it's yours. Be your own best, your own worst, it's your life. Live it!