Raizy Fried
Jul 23, 2017 · 2 min read

FOLLOW YOUR HEART

Growing up, there was a small grocery nearby that carried the bare necessities. Slowly they expanded and added a produce department. Nowadays, I don’t recognize the store anymore — it has evolved into a magnificent Supermarket, carrying a little bit of everything -including porcelain dinnerware, toys & medicine.

You would think everyone would appreciate the convenience… yet there are lots of upset people. They say if they want toys, they’ll buy it in a toy store. They say they miss the old cozy shop. They miss the intimate shopping experience which was all about the bread, milk & toothpicks.

People are free to express their opinions. They can send letters & form protests. Maybe it will compel the owner to bring his mini grocery back… .

People are also free to sell whatever they please (especially if it sells). Should the owner decide to drop the whole supermarket tomorrow and become a plumber, he is free to do that too.

Personally, I pay attention to feedback & take most critique seriously.

Yet, I will not value the opinions of people who want to put me in a box and think they have my true purpose in life all figured out.

If I had listened to people, I wouldn’t be in the Food business, to begin with.

If I had listened to people, I would still be working the counter at Shanky’s Book Store till 9 every night.

If I had listened to people, I would have married a garbage collector, like my Principal predicted.

(Which realistically speaking isn’t a bad idea. As far as I know, Yankel’s Demolition is a very successful business.) .

If I had listened and followed the predictions made by “loving” people, my life would look vastly different. Not one that I would be proud of… #ToPutItMildly

Dear friends,

NEVER let anyone tell you how to live your life.

NEVER let people dictate your style, your career, your passions and your future.

God granted you a HEART, a MIND and the CAPABILITIES to make YOUR OWN decisions. He loves you and he trusts you.

As far as I see it, He (God) is the only one you should put into the equation of your decisions.

#FollowYourHeart


❤️Raizy

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