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Cup of Tea

I am not a big fan of Tea. To me, it's a bit weak and boring. And the flavoured teas just try to mask the boringness of the drink. I much prefer coffee. Some might say I'm a tiny bit addicted to my coffee, but I don't mind. It just makes me happy. In fact, I'm writing this post with a cup in my hand.
Most of my friends, however, enjoy tea. To them, it's their happy place, their morning wake up. I don't get their love for it, but I love them for it. Isn't it amazing that everyone is so uniquely different!

So, what's my point? You are not everyone's cup of Tea. There are going to be people in this world who simply don't like you, and nothing you do or say will change that. Some people just prefer coffee, that's life. People are all different, with different tastes, opinions and interests. And sometimes, amongst two people, those things clash. However, you should never work overtime to please these people. You will lose the battle. Some people just won't see your worth. These people are not worth your time, friendship or effort. And, they will make you feel that there is something wrong with you. I spent many nights crying over people who didn't want to be around me, instead of growing closer to the people who did.

You may not be someone's cup of Tea, and that's ok. But you are SO many people's cup of coffee. There are people who love you, who love spending time with you, and who you are overlooking because you fixate on the people who like tea. The people you need to impress to like you, are not people worth having around.

So, regardless of whether you are a cup of coffee or tea, remember that people differ and you do not need to impress people. You are perfect the way you are...it just depends on the people around yous  perspective of perfect. Don't change who you are for anyone! Don't hang around people who degrade your worth! You are enough!

God made you who you are for a reason! He perfectly crafted you. In a way, you could look at Him as the barista. Does the quality of the drink change whether it's coffee or tea? Of course not! So don't degrade your quality because you don't fit someone's order.

Xx

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