More often than not, I’m usually right about people
when I meet them. The discernment I possess is a powerful gift. I’m great at sensing whether someone’s
authentic or not, which is why it doesn’t surprise me or catch me off guard
when I find out someone’s been talking badly about me (and thinks I don’t know),
is being fake, or walks away. These three things reveal themselves when I
simply, pause and pay attention. When this happened with someone I was acquainted
with some time ago, I thought, Should I
really be surprised? They’ve already shown me the kind of person they are. I
always pray that God covers me when it comes to my blind spots, especially in
regards to people, because I can see where my willingness to be open to and
with different people I shouldn’t have, ended up causing some issues and
ultimately ended up being a waste of time. I wish I was wrong about different
people I’ve known, many of which I’ve grown to love (closely and from a
distance) but I’m getting better and better at separating the real ones from
the fakes. Authenticity is rare. We live in a world today where so many people
are stunting about who they really are, while pretending to be something
they’re not. If you don’t believe me, take a close look at your own life and
think about all the different people you know, or think you know by simply, pausing and paying attention. I guarantee
you’ll notice things that have been there all along, but won’t become apparent
until something happens, that show’s you who they really are. I’m just saying…
As you embark on your career, I want you to know some things and stay woke about what you’ll be up against. Please understand that no matter what, you have value, and you matter. Always remember that. As progressive as this world and different workplaces may seem, every workplace has a culture. You’ll be in different places where a lot of people who don’t look like you will be in the room. But know that you belong in those rooms too. Spend some time observing and studying those spaces and learn as much as you can. There will be people you work with who will make presumptions about your competence, education, and ability to fulfill your job duties. There will be more who will think less of you because of the color of your skin and try to disqualify you the moment you make an error, mistake, or ask questions about things you may not understand. This will all feel uncomfortable and you may get insecure, feel like you’re all by yourself, and think you don’t belong there, but ride it out...