WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM LIFE?

@VickyR (544)
Manila, Philippines
October 12, 2019 3:10am CST
I won't pretend to be someone else anymore. I'm tired of putting up pretenses and living up to people's expectations of me. I want to stay true to myself and show people who I really am. I don't care whether they accept me or not, because I'm proud of who I've become.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
12 Oct 19
It is hard to pretend to be someone you are not; this is my principle also; be natural!
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@stringer321 (5643)
• Kiryat Ata, Israel
12 Oct 19
I have learned that too in my life. My parents and brother thought I would become a great student for computers, I tried for more than 10 years to study, and plus, during highschool and it was just hard for me and nothing came out of it. I decided half a year ago to just work as a security guard for the rest of my life. If they have a problem with that, it is their problem. I find my ways to save money, I don't earn too much, but, I'm happy now, and I feel easier with that boulder that went off my shoulder.
@VickyR (544)
• Manila, Philippines
12 Oct 19
Im glad you are the one of my friend to mylot.
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• Kiryat Ata, Israel
12 Oct 19
@VickyR I'm following you now, welcome to mylot. You will see many discussions about many different things around here. Stay active and I hope we can always share thoughts.
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@VickyR (544)
• Manila, Philippines
12 Oct 19
@stringer321 Yeah,Thanks Im glad to be part of this Link.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
12 Oct 19
We must do what we must do and that may be different from what other people may do. People and God think differently and we cannot please both in some matters. We cannot serve two masters!
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@VickyR (544)
• Manila, Philippines
12 Oct 19
@1hopefulman Yes, Its true we cannot please others.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
12 Oct 19
@VickyR Yes, pleasing others when they want us to do what God disapproves can only lead to disaster.
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@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
12 Oct 19
I am also striving to be true to myself. It feels good.
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@VickyR (544)
• Manila, Philippines
12 Oct 19
@Yoalidudes Yes its true.
@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
12 Oct 19
Why have to be a great pretender and suffer fake friends?
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@cperry2 (5608)
• Newport, Oregon
12 Oct 19
I agree with this completely. I would warn that it can be a difficult path however.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
12 Oct 19
Same here. I don't want pretense. The only choice you have is to like me or to love me. Huh waheehee.
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@sol_cee (38222)
• Philippines
12 Oct 19
It takes courage to go out of the norm.
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@thelme55 (76479)
• Germany
12 Oct 19
Yes, you should be proud of who you are. You are a nice woman and keep away from those negative people around you. Have a nice Sunday Vicky.
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@thelme55 (76479)
• Germany
13 Oct 19
@VickyR You are welcome. Enjoy your new Monday. Take care.
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@VickyR (544)
• Manila, Philippines
13 Oct 19
Thank you thelma
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• Agra, India
12 Oct 19
This is what I have also learned the hard way
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@Sojourn (13839)
• India
12 Oct 19
I am learning it the hard way too.
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@Janet357 (75656)
12 Oct 19
and that's the right thing to do.
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@cool83 (4467)
• Sri Lanka
13 Oct 19
That`s really nice to hear ..be a positive yeah that is also good
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@cool83 (4467)
• Sri Lanka
13 Oct 19
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@VickyR (544)
• Manila, Philippines
13 Oct 19
@cool83 Thank you, it's good to be positive.
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@Gracezy (1632)
• Germany
12 Oct 19
Yes always be true to yourself. Pretending and hiding to other people are more difficult than you show who you are.
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@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
13 Oct 19
I have learned that the best things to have in life are happiness, good luck and a good health. Nobody can be happy if they have poor health. I have learned to live within my means. It is wonderful to be debt free. I felt a heavy load on me when I had a mortgage. I have got out of credit card debt which is horrible. I am delighted that I have 2 wonderful children. One of my top hobbies is traveling to different countries. Yes, be proud to be yourself.
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@MALUSE (69390)
• Germany
15 Oct 19
That's the spirit!
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@VickyR (544)
• Manila, Philippines
16 Oct 19
@MALUSE Thanks
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@dgobucks226 (34489)
14 Oct 19
Life can be unfair at times It's up to me to Make the most of my life. Life is a journey, it's important to find the little things in life which make me happy. All really good quotes I found that when it comes to life make good sense to me.
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• China
16 Oct 19
If there's someone we can never lie to is ourselves,except from God. Pretending to be someone you're not,you'll may please the society, but deep inside you is unhappy. We must value ourselves,because at the end of the day, It is only us between ourselves, and the society goes on without us. What I learned in life is always be patient.Everything's gonna be alright. Trust God's perfect timing.
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@Twairimu (23)
• Nairobi, Kenya
14 Oct 19
Pretending gets exhausting after sometime. Always be yourself.
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@Davidper (28)
12 Oct 19
I've never pretended to be someone else. Never faked my standards for someone whether man or woman. Because when you start, it'll be difficult to go back.
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@VickyR (544)
• Manila, Philippines
13 Oct 19
@davidper Yes it's true, you must be natural
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