16:46 WED 29 JULY 2026 By way of encouragement, I have always found you to be a wonderful and pleasant human being. However, my opinion is irrelevant to the point I hope to make here: You have an innate (âyarn-dyed,â if youâll forgive the pun) God given, right to exist, to occupy your space. Thatâs not something âearnedâ on the cuffs of other peopleâs opinions about you. It is a free gift from God that none have a legitimate right to diminish or destroy. Healthy people are, generally speaking, open to meeting you, seeing you, hearing what interests you, and what youâre about. Fundamentally, it is their inclination to want you to be successful, effective, and happy. I recommend, when feeling intimidated, a deep, slow breath, then diving into the discovery and adventure. Disappointments you may discard; delights you will treasure and nurture.