"Be Who You Are and Say What You Feel . . ."

The Dr. Seuss Quote for today is, "Be who you are and say what you feel. Because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind!"  There are things which are true about this saying, such as. . . if someone really loves you, they will love you no matter what you say because of who you are . . . a person who they love! So, when you are loved, those who love you will always love you - no matter what. I'm sure you feel the same way about the ones you love - you will always love them - no matter what.

But you might, on occasion, say things which may upset people who do matter to you. This can be a painful thing to have happen, but it can, and does happen from time to time. People who love one another do at times get upset with each other over things which are said and/or done.

It is important to hold on tightly to your family and friends who love you and who have your back, and to be a person who those you love are able to hold tightly to - especially with all the things which are happening in our country and world as these things may make you feel stressed, frightened, worried, and angry on a daily basis - or even many times a day. However; it is essential for you to take care of your own mental health and do the things which bring you peace. If you are doing this, then you will be able to be there for the ones you love, so they are able to hold on to you, too. If you have extended family and friends who love and care for you, absolutely, "be who you are", and then hold tightly to those who love you. Be sure to help the ones you love know they are able to hold tightly to you, too.

Commit to build strong relationships with people who love you for being "you" - they will help you and give you the opportunity to help those you love as well. I hope you have people in your life who do these things for you. This matters, but do keep in mind, you should also say what you mean. Being honest is something which has to be a high priority for each of us. However; this does not mean we can't be thoughtful and considerate about what we say and how we say it. And if something we say or do does upset someone, we can be quick to repair our relationships. You matter and so do the people who love you - be sure to help the children you love learn to "be who they are and say what they feel", because you will always love them.