“Keeping it real is not about speaking the truth. It's about not giving a damn if others do it or not. It's about realizing you have a limited life span, most of which you've wasted on useless things, and now you're pissed as hell. It's about refusing to look away from who you are, and the weaknesses that have stolen your joy one too many times. It's about refusing to control others through manipulation of words or actions, and not giving a damn how they feel about it. Stop faking your life; stop mincing your words, taking people all around the block. Work on yourself; stop trying to get others to change. People generally change when they are tired of hurting, and not a moment sooner. Above all, give a damn about yourself. You aren't a doormat; you aren't property. Say NO when you mean it. YOU dictate how your life goes. If you do that, others will want it for themselves. You only get what you put out. Show people how they can have it by being it.”
