I always have allowed people get in the way of what I truly wanted for myself within my life. It was the silent persuasion, the constant opinion based advice, and the never ending doubt. Until one day it finally clicked for me, it finally clicked that I wasn't being myself. I was not making decisions that were making me truly happy. I was allowing everyone and their opinions to overshadow decisions that should've came automatically.
Recently I was feeling down about a particular situation that I felt bad for walking away from. I had people say to me that it was a good opportunity, but in my gut I knew by me deciding to walk away would benefit me more than if I would've stayed. Watching the Kyrie Irving interview the other day on Firsr Take helped me realize a few things.
1. I have to believe in myself no matter what it cost.
2. Everything that seems good for me, may be damaging my true self.
3. Make decisions that benefit you, and you only.
Clearly everyone felt that Kyrie shouldn't have made the decision to leave the Cavaliers for the Celtics, but he made the decision anyway. It taught me that although I didn't decide to go with the popular choice, I was able to create my own path that worked out for the better. I remember one day so vividly while getting dressed God told me I was not going to be popular the rest of this year. I was shocked because it was something that didn't feel good to hear. That resignated with me for a couple days.
Soon after that things started happening that referred back to what God had told me. As I watch the slander that comes towards Kyrie for his decision and how he stands by it makes me feel better with my decision. No one can determine your future, but you. Lebron did not need to make a decision for Kyrie that he was capable of making for himself. At the end of the day make the decisions that are going to benefit you in the end.
