Meet Me Where I'm At.

I started using the phrase "meet me where I'm at" to let people know that I refuse to lower my standards or drop myself down in any way to compromise to reach their desires.Unfortunately, I think this phrase can be easily misconceived. It's not that I believe I'm above anyone, or that people are below me or beneath my value. It actually has nothing to do with that at all.

It has everything to do with our mindsets, ambitions, passions, goals, priorities, morals, perspectives, and standards. It's about making sure that people know I am not willing to compromise myself or my aspirations and mindset in any way that degrades my own personal standards and values. I know who I am, I know what I want, and I know I am not willing to settle for anyone or anything that cannot meet me where I'm at. There's not a single chance in this world that I limit my own capabilities in order to satisfy a boyfriend, friend, or anyone else in my life for that matter.

Not only does this perspective hold you accountable in maintaining the high standards you set for yourself, but it also shows you if the person you are pursuing/who is pursuing you is even worth your time and energy. If he can't put in the extra effort to meet you where you're at or respect your values, passions, and priorities... HE. ISN'T. THE. ONE. The one who God intends for you is only going to add to your life, not subtract any value from who you already are.

I feel like our society today is lacking a lot of self respect. For whatever the reason may be, people are commonly settling for less than they deserve. I think when you are able to prioritize your own values and desires, you are able to recognize your worth and truly understand what it means for someone to be worthy of your time and effort. In knowing this, you force others to meet you where you are at, never belittling or diminishing yourself to drop down to their level, but rather forcing others to elevate to yours.

Be picky. Be selective with who you allow your time and energy to go towards. You deserve the best of the best because you are the best of the best. Stop wasting your time settling & start requiring for others to meet you where you're at.

Xoxo,

Kaci