"I do tend to like people who have a strong sense of self, because, I find that it's almost impossible to really love or relate to someone else if you can't first love and relate to yourself." Ezra Miller
I like strong characters (not to be confused with opinionated, condescending or mean people), and for this reason this quote resonates. It reminds me that it is okay to be myself and not fit into a societal model or someone else's expectations; and, if I am fortunate, I will be blessed with people who are accepting of me, because they are accepting of themselves. Call yourself conservative, liberal, religious, spiritual, blah blah blah - but if you are not accepting, then there is a degree of fear within you (and to a degree that is totally healthy).
For me, in this moment, I am wanting to provide that strength to those around me. I will love, provide it in the forms that I know how and learn new ways... life is too short to get hung up on the illusions we create or that are shoved onto us. Find happiness - and relate more.
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