“Your self-worth is determined by you, you don't have to depend on someone telling you who you are” — Beyonće Knowles.
Beyonće is a total GOD in the music world, and y'know it. She's a world class singer and dancer who has had many hits all around the world! Just ask BillBoard. She dominates mankind with her– well, everything. Her music, her personality. She's a kind person who has been through thick and thin, not only that, she gives great advice and quotes. I think this quote represented above really speaks to those who lack confidence and is something that anyone from any background understands. It's funny, that in actuality, this quote.. wasn't from some fancy awards ceremony, it was actually from her Twitter.
I think that I've only met a handful of people who really block out the negativity in their lives and live to accelerate in only their judgement, but hey let's face it. There are many people out there though who seem tough and strong, face difficulties as they hear something that really shoots them in the heart. This quote can't be said enough. Society has really shaped some mean, arrogant people out there who have the audacity to look down on people and we can't help what's been done. Which by means, we must be arrogant about ourself... but in an professional manner. Be proud of yourself! And don't be the jerk who tells others to feel a shake in their lives. Because, you don't want to be the one looked down on either.
My family around me had always been the type of people to really have fun and PREACH self confidence. This quote as a matter of fact, reminded me of the supportive family I come from. I remember this one time, we were at a Christmas get-together and my uncle came up to me and asked me about school–the usual spiel but always ended with something to remember. He told me to do what you love and live a life determined by you. Sometimes, I think my uncle is living a double life as Beyonće.
I live by these words because they speak to me and can speak to everyone around me to be happy to be you. And "block out the haterz". Oh, and fun fact. I drew Beyonće for my class project once! (Not saying it was any good or anything, because it wasn't.
Love this quote! I really like how you explained that we should be positive and not let other's opinions influence us. I also love the way you related the quote to you & your personal experiences as well as reflecting on how the quote changed the way you think. Great Job!
ReplyDeleteHi Anny! I totally agree with your quote and analysis of it! I can tell that everything you said was really from the heart. Inside, we're all struggling to "be ourselves", "be confident", and all that stuff we know we should be doing but it's hard to. *tears up
ReplyDeleteGreat work <3
Can we just praise Beyonće for a minute!!!! Seriously though, really great post lots of details I loved it! I thought it was beautifully written, and also brought upon some really great points in life. I think everyone can relate to this quote. I also really enjoying you bringing your personal life into it. I think you really let the reader connect, and make your reader want to read more by making a personal connection about your uncle. You also added some humor, which was so amazing as i read i really look for a good laugh and you added just enough to keep me intrigued. Good job, great quote, looking forward to a great year with you:)
ReplyDeleteI really liked the way you praised Beyonce (go Queen Bee!) and talked about how society raised all these mean people and we all have to learn to block their negativity out of our lives. We never have to let the insults of other people bring down our own self-worth. Good Job! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the confidence and positivity that exude from your post - glad to have you in class this year!
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