"Nothing of me is original, I'm the combined effort of everyone I've met" - Chuck Palaniuk.
I absolutely LOVE this quote, because it's so true! I cannot think of one person I've met in my life who I haven't taken something from. It could be as vain as a hairstyle, fashion trend, or make-up idea or could be as deep as the way they act in an adverse situation, how they interact with others & make them feel, or there how genuine they are. Do they show the love of God with everyone they encounter or are they as two-faced as a coin?!
Sure, some have left their mark more than others & not everyone has influenced me in a positive way...some it was more like "what not to do," but overall every person has helped to mold me into who I am today.
Have the ingredients (friends, family, strangers) you've surrounded yourself with in your life produced the best flavor of you? Perhaps you need to add a dash of happiness, a pinch of sweetness, a cup of humbleness, or a quart of joy into your bowl?! Cheesy metaphor...absolutely, but something to think about...of course!
