Okay everybody I have a question.  Why is it that people in this world tend to overlook so many people out there.  How many times have you worked with someone or been in a store and assumed that a person is something other than what they are? 

You know what I mean.  You see a shabby dressed person and assume they are poor or that they are homeless.  In all actuallity they are really just not into the big world of fashion and have their priorities elsewhere.

I am sure there is someone you work with everyday that maybe they are very quiet or don't fit into that box you think they should be so you ignore the person or have decided that person is not a person to get close to. 

I really think that we tend to label people way too much.  I am the type of person that can tend to be a little abrasive at times and then other times I am a loner.  Sometimes people think that I can be unreachable but in all actuality I am the complete opposite. Yes I am a larger lady but I know I have so much to offer the world as long as I get the chance too. I don’t know about many people in this town but I really doubt you have been barked at as you walk down the street.  I have and it really hurts.  Why do people do that?  Something to do with their inner demons I guess.  But no matter what it still hurts.

I think if people actually would accept people the way they are and over look the things that are different they would be amazed at what great people they miss out on.

Just because someone has a personality that doesn’t fit in that small little accepted box doesn’t mean that they aren’t the best friend you might relish.  I have come to accept people as they are not who they are.  Deep inside everyone in this world has feelings, people that love them and they deserve  respect for their accomplishments. 

One of my closest friends might not look like a model or wear the top clothes but she is the most amazing woman.  Her husband is so great and he treats her like a queen.  I have never met a man that loves his wife so much.  Most people really want the kind of love they share.  They are wonderful people.  They might not have a lot but they give so much to everyone.  People on the outside would say they can’t have much but they have more than anyone else I know.  I would love to have just half of the love that they have with each other.  They are so lucky to have each other. 

So when you see someone that doesn’t fit into your idea of what a person should be; look past the outer and really get to know the inner person.  Don’t assume anything and don’t make others feel as though they are not worthy of you.  Inside every person is a soul and you will have the opportunity to see so much of you connect with that inner person.  So I challenge everyone in Pocatello to be the better person and look at the inner instead of the outer from now on.