while i do believe that another person's opinion of you does not define you, and just because someone says something to you or about you, that doesn't make it true ... i also believe that even though sticks and stones may break bones, words can in fact hurt sometimes... i believe it is only right that we should be mindful of our words, our tone, and the energy that we bring into any space. it is our responsibility to recognize who we are, and think about who it is that we want to be. to…