What does it mean to be your own best friend or worst enemy? For me, it all comes down to the language we use to describe our experiences. When my focus was on destruction, finding beauty seemed impossible. I lived in a constant state of “Fk it,” and my results were exactly what I primed my mind to expect.
Most of us spend so little time understanding ourselves, which can create a skewed relationship with who we are. Identifying areas that need work isn’t just self-awareness; it’s an act of love. Embracing our shortcomings isn’t weakness—it’s the first step to learning what it means to befriend ourselves.
In my journey, it wasn’t easy to be my own best friend at first. I had to make peace with the enemy within, to learn to listen to what it was trying to tell me. Once I understood the power of choice, I realized I could no longer lean on excuses. I could show up for myself as my greatest support or remain an anchor of despair.
The dopest part? It’s your choice. We each hold the power to be either our strongest ally or our biggest obstacle. So, choose wisely—and choose to be a friend to yourself.
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