The term 'haters' have become such a strong relevant word. Its use is common among us all. As most of us know what it means, we are often disturbed at the fact we are engaged with them. But did you know this world wouldn't be the same if they didn't exist. Let me explain:
Do you know haters are designed to be who they are? Let's define them... They are people who are against you for every reason or no reason at all -- knowingly and unknowingly! Yep that's right, they can unknowingly defy you and stab all those knife marks in your back, and still giggle grins in your face. It's because they are designed to be and assigned to you. It took some maturing for me to understand this.
If you remember the movie Ake.ela.h and the B.ee, remember the words on the plaque on the wall? Remember how she was afraid to let her TRUE light shine because some of her friends envied her? They talked about her and didn't want to be friends because she was gifted. And she didn't want to be who SHE was designed to be because she felt it was bringing her friends against her. Do you also remember how when she decided to let HER LIGHT shine, she'd began to illuminate light to others, even her enemies which she brought closer to her?
When you are a light, the dark skies will try to cover your shine. However light is brighter than dark, and those clouds soon start to move away. Feel me? Haters are a part of the plan. We can try and avoid them, but my friend; they will find you -- WHY? Because they were supposed to!
Haters can be our healers if we take them as they were prescribed to us by Life. They are who we are not! They are to make us strong, progressive and eager to achieve regardless. They are the strife in our destiny. They are the 'pain' before the 'gain.' But we have to recognize the importance of this, or they will also destroy us which is primarily their mission.
Haters do different things to deter us from our path. So who's stronger? Who's weaker? Who's influenced by the issue? Who's not? Who will prevail? Who will let them take you down? And then who has won?!
Yeah this not about a race, it's about endurance. It's about being made aware that haters are simply stepping stones to reach the other side of whatever mission we're on.
Remember we have to always respect people for who they are... yes even the haters. To entertain their trivial behavior leaves them laughing in the trenches. They love it! Silence is a very LOUD word. Believe that! It is heard very clearly. Haters love all that racket and loudness except when it's spelled S-I-L-E-N-C-E!
Being humble is so necessary as well. Remember how Jill Scott endured her recent feat? She was stunned by the aggressive public remarks; however, she chose to infuse her creativeness to get her message across. That was her healing as life prescribed, and heck need I say more about her album and her progression since?! She's on FIRE!
Please do recognize the real and don't be a fool! However, remain focused on achieving your goals, and remember the stepping stones. (You gotta get across somehow, right?!)
More importantly, there's a difference in a hater and an individual who's there to bring wisdom and insight. When an individual understands our achievements and our flaws and are there to assist us in being stronger and better; this is definitely someone who is on our side. We have to know the difference.


Preach that thang!!! Loves it!
Posted by: bunny | Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 01:45 AM
Thanks girl. I was having a moment. I've seen people including myself become so consumed with these so-called haters. Girl, we got to let them do their thing. That's their mission! We've got to keep our eye on the prize! :)
Posted by: Lady Tha ProducHer | Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 08:42 AM
thank you for this!
Posted by: Jen | Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 09:55 AM
Thanks Jen for stopping by! And you are welcome! I so need to update here as well! I appreciate your comment. Check back for the latest news on ya gurl.
Peace:)
Posted by: Lady Tha ProducHer | Tuesday, July 01, 2008 at 12:06 AM