A belief or an idea that is not based on correct information, or that is not understood by people.
Many times, people misconceive our personality, who we are, and why we act the way we do, and that is totally understandable because we, humans, are different from one another and so is our perception.
It is therefore unwise to pick offense with these people but wise for you to stay true to yourself and not fake what can’t be sustained. In due course, time would reveal, still, not everyone would see or accept you for who you are. You, continually be yourself and give no room for unnecessary argument. FOCUS.
Listen attentively, it is not for everyone to understand your personality, but what is most important is that, “MAN, KNOW THYSELF”. đź“Ś
Personal Story
Well, for me, I’ve heard people say unapologetically to my face, “you’re a pretender”. I’ve had people who after having known me for some time confessed to having thought I was proud and arrogant from afar but after getting to know me at a close range, found out that was far from the truth and apologized.
Smiles .
These things do get to me before till I finally learnt to embrace ME.
Like, it’s just funny how people mistake being assertive and firm to being ‘negatively’ proud and arrogant.
Stubborn I could be sometimes but definitely not when I’m in the wrong, I bend, admit and apologize. I’m not proud to ask for help when I need it. And, do tell me , how convenient is it to sustain a life of pretense and be consistent with it? Lol… It never is.
This is me, as simple as my being, I do not engage in any competition with anyone, neither do I have the stomach to bear grudge against any. The only thing I’m so concerned about, is, being a better version of me always, on this journey of growth, as I embrace ME.
Some quotes on Misconceptions
Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.
George Bernard Shaw
We can get so wrapped up in our own misconceptions that we miss the simple beauty of truth.
Deb Caletti
Five minutes of communication can save a year’s worth of turmoil and misunderstanding.
Joyce Meyer
A common misconception about strong people is that, they don’t need the kind gestures, the pampering and the cuddles, but what I’ve found to be true is that, it’s the strong ones who want it the most.
Nicole Curtis
(emphasis, mine)
Hi, I am Boluwatife Adesina, a counselor who loves to write.
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