Arcade

Stepping into the arcade, one might experience sensory overload. Blinking lights rival for your attention. 

Crowds of people flock to booths dangling mammoth prizes. 

Eloquent vendors work their charm in an attempt to lure you into their dens. 

So much fun to be had attempting feats of boldness and skill ~ but for a price. 

This is peer pressure! In many ways, our relationships with others can be life’s biggest challenge. 

On a good day, they can inspire us. On a bad, they push our buttons. 

Don’t fall into the traps of other people. Resist going along with the crowd when your inner drum is of a different beat. 

Become immune to the bullies of this world, for their outward strength is really a weakness. 

Withstand those that try to talk you into doing something that you know is not right. 

Refuse to be a people pleaser. Stay true to yourself!  Then, a curious thing happens. 

 With self-respect comes the respect of those around you. 

The only approval you need comes from the validation you have of yourself.  (S. Finelli)