The Fake Love is Real

It’s not a coincidence. It’s not a coincidence that when something good happens in your life, your so-called ‘friends’ (and sometimes family) tend to get suspiciously quiet. You find yourself unable to celebrate your accomplishments, because those that you would expect to be celebrating with you are no where to be found. You may find yourself wondering “why”? Don’t I deserve to get credit? Haven’t I worked hard? I’ve personally spent a lot of time in that type of negative headspace. Not anymore. As you get older and more secure in your life, as you reach self-actualization, you care less about the toxicity that people wallow in. You learn to leave people alone in their misery. You learn to let that sh*t go. The first step is knowing your worth and that you are capable. The next step is to re-evaluate the negative energy in your circle.

My dad gave me some words of advice yesterday. He said, bluntly, that when you become more successful you begin to see people for who they really are. The more successful you become, the more people start to show their true colors. He said that most of the jealousy and hate you’ll get will be from people in your circle. Individuals that you thought were close. And he said that that type of betrayal will hurt the most. My dad told me that the pain they cause you will only fuel you to excel further. I was surprised to hear him talk like that. I was saddened. But I was not discouraged. It’s not a coincidence that the people closest to you have the ability to hurt you the most.

I’ve never been afraid to express myself or how I feel about something. I’ve never experienced jealousy, envy, or hate towards someone doing better than myself. Most people live in fear of being judged. Rather than be genuine and honest, they’d rather keep up appearances, showing you ingenuine love and support. Rather than be authentic, they’d prefer to wear a mask of false encouragement. It’s important to be able to identify those around us that are hidden under a veil of ostentatious devotion. These beings, disguised as friends, family, and followers, will attempt to break you down. They don’t want you to win. They want to see you doing well, but never better than them.

Social conflicts like these can be disheartening, but please don’t let them stop you. These negative entities lack the confidence, determination, and grit to do what you’re doing. These negative entities will try to prevent you from being successful. These negative entities want you to feel dejected and out of place in your new position. It’s not a coincidence. The people closest to you know what you are capable of. The people closest to you fear your success. And they should. If you feel the need to disconnect from these people, then do so. If cutting people out of your life will ensure your happiness and sanity, do so. Pray for your enemies, wish them well in the universe. Your actions may ruffle some feathers, let it happen. It’s for the best.