Cultivating a Self That Isn't Swayed by Someone Else's Words

Hello, I'm Maru.

Through my experience of changing from someone who was super negative, I share the secrets to living comfortably and ways to gain your own sense of self.

Have you ever been told by someone, "You poor thing"?

I used to be told that often in the past.

And, I heard those words for the first time in a long while.

I walk with crutches every day, and there's no sign of it healing.

From the perspective of someone healthy,
it might have truly looked "pitiful."

But you know,

It's inconvenient, but I'm not unhappy.

That's what I want to say.

In the past, every time I was told "You poor thing,"
I would be struck with a shock so great I couldn't stand back up.

It was a pain like being stabbed straight through the heart.

It was enough to kill me instantly.
(I can laugh about it now, though)

But now, while it's true that there are many inconveniences,
when people just decide I'm "pitiful" based on that alone,
I think that's a bit off.

For example, I can't run even if I'm going to be late,
and there are times I can't keep up with everyone's pace.

Even so, I am not unhappy.

Because I've come to be able to think that way,
I'm fine even if I'm told "You poor thing" now.

Regardless of whether or not someone has a disability,
people can sometimes be deeply hurt by a casual remark.

But those words,
do they really apply to you?

Just because you were told "You poor thing,"
it doesn't determine your worth,
and it doesn't get to decide how you feel as you live your life right now.

Instead of taking those words at face value,
try turning your attention
to the 'true feelings' within yourself.

'Am I really that pitiful?'

Answering that question for yourself.

I believe that becomes the strength that protects you.

'No, I am not pitiful at all.'

When I was able to think that,
I felt like I had finally
acknowledged my own feelings.

You become able to value how you feel
more than how you are seen by others.

You become able to take back into your own hands
the value of yourself that seemed about to be decided by someone else's words.

I think that is a sign that the power to believe in yourself has begun to sprout.

For you to be on your own side.

I believe that
becomes a stronger force than any words.

That strength will surely support you from now on.

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