Hi Dom,

I don’t know how long you have been on Tiny Buddha or if you are subscribed to the daily inspirational emails. If you are, the consistent message is that you’re OK the way you are! This is coming from someone who is on the other side of the fence…meaning someone who has retired from the rat race but still looking for the answers you are. One of the clear messages I have received is that if you have “friends” that can’t accept you for yourself, then they are not friends. When I look back over my friendships, I regret wasting time on people who weren’t supportive of me and blowing off those who would probably have been my best advocates. I regret that I didn’t understand this at an earlier age…but it’s never too late!

We have to be our own cheerleaders first, so get your pom-poms and start cheering for you. Stop worrying about what other’s think about you and be happy with you! I strongly suggest you use the inspirational stories on Tiny Buddha to help you on your journey.