In the journey of life, there are moments when choosing yourself isn’t about standing on a pedestal and broadcasting your truth for the world to tear apart and judge. Sometimes, it’s about stepping back and letting people create whatever story they need about you, without feeling the urge to correct them or defend your honor. It’s important to remember that you’re under no obligation to exhaust your energy proving who you are to those who have already formed their own opinions.

Yes, watching people twist and turn your reality into something unrecognizable can be painful. It stings deep and to the core to have your essence manipulated, your history reshaped, and your intentions reimagined, all to fit neatly into someone else’s narrative. 

But the reality remains—people will believe what suits their beliefs, choosing half-truths, stretched stories, or complete fabrications over the truth, no matter how many times you attempt to set the record straight.

Here’s the liberating truth: You don’t have to carry the burden of their misconceptions. You don’t need to engage in an endless and exhausting battle to clarify and convince. 

LET THEM talk. 

LET THEM speculate and stir the pot. Allow them to paint you in whatever light they need for their own understanding. 

LET THEM whisper and weave their tales because, ultimately, the constant struggle to prove who you are is a conflict that can never be fully resolved.

Remember that God created you in the his perfection, in his image and for his purpose. You ARE his Masterpiece. 

Again I say…. LET THEM.  

Choose peace and simplicity in the complexity of social dynamics: safeguard your energy, own your narrative, and leave them to their stories. Cultivate the courage to let go of the unseen labels and focus on what truly resonates with you. Trust in your authentic self and remember that at the end of the day, your God’s Masterpiece and your inner peace matters more than the judgments of others. Embrace the quiet confidence of knowing your truth and rest in the assurance that you are enough, just as you are.

Psalm 139:1-2

Ephesians 2:10