An important lesson

I learned something new today, something that many people have learned already: when someone spreads lies about you:
  1. It indicates that they are terribly insecure.
  2. They don't know how to be awesome, so they push down on those around them.
  3. Anyone who knows you (and is worth knowing) will see through the lie.
  4. Anyone who believes the lie doesn't know you and, consequently, their opinions don't matter at all.
  5. Liars only hurt themselves and block the way to their own freedom.

I've finally internalized that knowledge and I am relieved! I am unhurt and free!

And, all I have left in my heart for this person is the sincere hope that one day they free themselves from their pain.

(Good luck on your journey.)