I choose {nice}

Why do they say "nice people finish last?"
I mean, what kind of race are they in? I don't get it.
And since when was being rude, abrupt, aggressive, unkind, disrespectful, cruel and difficult..cool?
I refuse to accept this is what you need to be, to succeed.
I refuse to believe people with these values, are respected.
For the longest time, one individual kept advising me to change my behaviour, the way I deal with people and how I react to things. Simply said, change {me}.
In all fairness, I tried. I tried hard. And I failed.
I can't do it. I announce today, I can't change {me}.
I can't change how I sympathize with people.

I can't change why I continue to make excuses for "difficult" individuals.

I can't change why I put diplomacy before war.

I can't change why I enjoy greeting strangers and friends alike.

I am loved and respected for what I bring to my job, my friends and my family.

And I am happy with the little gifts that I get in return from those around me.

I choose {nice}. I choose to be {me} forever.