I Am More Than A Label

As a society, we put labels on everything. Some are necessary. I need to know the expiration date on the cheese that has been in the bottom drawer of my refrigerator for two months (I mean weeks). Some are frivolous. Yes, I know taking a bath with my space heater is not a good idea. But sometimes I think we have gone overboard with the labels. Especially the ones attached to humans. Rarely are they correct and more importantly, even if they do fit SOME of the time, all of us have so many layers that go into making us who we are. Here are a few of MY non-labels! Labe l me an i ntrovert BUT I’m not anti - social Well, maybe I am a little, but only if I’m annoyed or very tired. I love talking to people. I especially love hearing their stories; the good ones and the sad ones. I am honored when someone trusts me enough to share their journey with me. I may not be the life of the party, but I’ve made peace with that. Label m