G.I. Jen

Is it true that intelligent people are full of doubt, yet the stupid ones are full of confidence? I came across this while engaging in my morning ritual of social media surfing and it resonated something in me.  For many, it could read like the proverbial fortune cookie, as just words, but for the latter half of those reading, it hits home. 



If  the shoe fits wear it, right?  Well, let me be the first to admit, I tried to put my foot in the shoe. It was too easy. You know what I'm talking about. You read something while in a particular emotional state and you begin to take what you read on a social media site to heart. Who does that? We all do it - don't be ashamed - no one's judging. Well, at least I'm not. But if you are still not convinced and want to continue to deny it, I will be the innovator this glorius day.



Yes, I was feeling a particular way this morning, put on the shoe, and proceeded to wear it for a few minutes. I sure did. Pitiful, right? Then it hit me - or more like it began to cut the circulation in my leg - this doesn't apply to me at all. How could it?



I have had  those not-so-great  moments, it's human nature. I have fallen weak to my emotions. And let's not even begin to talk about how at an intricate part of the month I'm "full of emotion" simply because I'm a woman.  Good thing that is linked to hormones and not my personality.



Let me be even more candid. I have briefly doubted myself for one reason or another. But I have the innate quality to drown those doubts with confidence. I'm blessed with this relentless attitude that no matter how bleak a situaion I can't give in. In the face of adversity, I stand tall. I'm a gladiator.



I've forgiven, endured, overlooked, accepted, heard, felt and seen plenty, yet, my confidence allows me to continue to pick myself up, dust off my shoulders and try again. Therefore, what I read this morning was merely my fortune cookie - sans Chinese food - just words and I'm confident enough to know that.




So the next time you read or hear something that may hit a little too close to home, remember who you are, and be intelligent enough to know that it's just social media and only applies if you let it.