All too often, the feelings of self-worth stem from what others think about us.
Finding out what has value and meaning in one's life may not meet up to the standards of others, but in-order to be content we must find the things that make us happy.
We will be judged in almost every aspect of our life. Sometimes people with very little knowledge of who we are, feel as though they have all of the answers.
To be taught at a young age that different is okay, and that to be at peace with yourself you must follow the beat of your own drummer.
Life is to short to always try and please others, we must support our own convictions of what makes us feel content.
And what I love is that you're such a great example of what you're saying!