✋🏾 Wait! Stop Saying “They Don’t Know Me.”

By #LearnedMan | Smiles R Contagious

💭 “Peace starts with awareness, and reflection keeps it strong.”

We’ve all heard it. Maybe even said it ourselves:

“They don’t know me.”

It usually comes out when someone says something about us that doesn’t feel right.

But before you brush it off, let’s pause — and reflect.

🪞 The Pattern Speaks

When certain words about you keep circling back — from coworkers, family, or even strangers — don’t rush to defend yourself.

It doesn’t mean they’re right, but it does mean there’s something worth hearing.

Patterns are powerful. They invite reflection.

They whisper, “There’s something here for you to learn.”

⚖️ Truth vs. Fact

Here’s the real spin — when someone says they know you, that’s their truth.

When you say they don’t, that’s yours.

Neither one has to be fact.

All facts are truths — but not all truths are facts.

Perception often sits somewhere in between.

Think about it like this — a restaurant says, “We know our customers.”

How do they know? Because people keep coming back for the food, the experience, and the service.

It’s their truth built from observation.

People do the same thing with us — they build a perception based on what we show, say, and how we respond.

💡 The Flip: Perception is Reflection

When you catch yourself saying “They don’t know me,” ask instead:

“What am I showing them that makes them think they do?”

Sometimes, what people see in us are things we’ve become complacent with — habits, tones, or attitudes that blend into our normal.

That’s when a good friend, mentor, or life coach can help you see what you might’ve overlooked.

🌱 The Takeaway

So next time you feel misunderstood, don’t get mad — get mindful.

Perception doesn’t define you, but it can refine you.

“Wait! Stop saying they don’t know me.”

Instead, start asking, “What can I learn from what they see?”

Because growth doesn’t always come from what we know —

sometimes it comes from what others notice.

#LearnedMan | Smiles R Contagious

💭 “Peace starts with awareness, and reflection keeps it strong.”