All declarations
I M suspicious of applause that never asked my name.
Wisdom
Flattery is also a misreading. Being celebrated for the wrong thing is a quieter way to disappear.
Carry It
Accept one compliment today only after checking it against the truth. Keep what matches. Return the rest.
Ask Yourself
What are you praised for that has nothing to do with who you are?
I bring the words. You bring the voice.