Washington City

 Mayor’s Message

Recently,  it was my great pleasure to meet with a former classmate.  During our conversation, he made a comment that I found to be very profound.  He stated that some of our biggest disappointments in life are often the result of misplaced expectations. And this is especially true when it comes to our relationships and interactions with others. So my thoughts on this are these; stay with me now.  Tempering our expectations of other people can greatly reduce unnecessary frustration and suffering, in both your life and theirs, and help all of us to refocus on things that truly matter. Which means maybe it’s time to stop expecting everyone to agree with you. You deserve to be happy and deserve to live a life you are excited about. Don’t let the opinions of others make you forget that.  You are not in this world to live up to the expectations of others, nor should you feel that others are here to live up to yours.  Stay true to your own purpose and excel in what you are trying to do in your life.

Stop expecting (and needing) people to like you.  You may feel unwanted and unworthy by one person, but you are priceless in the eyes of another. Never forget your worth. Spend time with those who value  you. Because no matter how good you are to people, there will always be those who criticize everything you do. Smile, ignore them and move forward. The things that make you different are the things that make YOU. And the right people will love you for it. We are measured by our ability to overcome adversities and insecurities, NOT to avoid them.  Supporting, sharing and making positive contributions to other people is one of life’s greatest rewards.  This is your time, what will you do with it?  Are you where you want to be with your life? If not, what are you going to do about it?    

It is your choice............

Kenneth Neilson

Mayor

(435) 656-6308

kneilson@washingtoncity.org