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• You’re content.
  You may still be in school, waiting on a promotion or hoping to meet the right man but you’re happy. Being content means being grateful for where you are and what you have, not to be confused with lack of ambition. You have the work ethic and drive to keep pressing along with the humility to remain thankful throughout the journey.

• You’re forgiving.
  You are not easily offended and rather see the good than evil in people. Every day we are presented with obstacles and all sorts of reasons to be offended, so daily forgiveness is essential. Instead of wasting time and energy into holding grudges, you let the wrongdoings of others roll off your back. You also understand reciprocity and give what you would like and expect to receive in return.

• You’re transparent.
  There is no testimony with a test and you understand the power of life’s lessons. Rather than hiding behind a façade, you allow others to get to know the real you not the person you want to think you are. Through your transparency you are able to speak and relate to others in a way that inspires and empowers.

• You know that you don’t know.
  There is a reason your grandmothers says, “Keep on living.” Being secure in the fact that you don’t know much more than you do know is a sign of maturity. Each day we learn more about ourselves and the world around us; and, as soon as we learn how to stop talking and listen we learn. If you’re past the know-it-all nonsense, you know the freedom in unhindered exploring.

• You don’t put your confidence in others.
  People are destined to disappoint, disapprove and much more. You know your peace and joy is in your hands and not the responsibility of anyone else.

• You understand imperfection is perfection.
  No one makes it through this life unscathed; therefore, in brokenness, many have made mistakes. You understand that no one is free from flaws and those imperfections are what make each of us perfectly unique. We all experience the world differently and bring various perspectives to relationships. You look for the beauty that is skin deep.

• You follow your convictions.
  When your heart speaks, you listen and act. Unmoved by the thoughts and opinions of others, you react to your gut and trust in your ability to make good decisions for yourself. This comes from being in tune with your spirit and the confidence to move on it regardless of possible backlash. You would rather be hated for who you are than loved for what you are not.

• You know who you are.
  You are comfortable in your beliefs, morals, values, personal style, emotional reactions, mole on your left cheek and all that you represent. You like the person you see in the mirror; you understand her wants and needs and have no issue with making them known (when necessary).

• You understand life is a journey and not a destination.
  Growth occurs throughout life and we will always have room for improvement, so development is a lifelong process. You understand that you can always be better and seek to leverage strengths while improving upon weaknesses. For that reason, you can handle constructive criticism and do not expect to see change in yourself or others overnight. Expectations are realistic.

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