Recently I have felt the pressure to be more than who I am to other people; to be someone they think I should be. I find myself tip-toeing around certain people so as not to say or do the “wrong thing” that might make them upset or God forbid, offend them.
The past few months I’ve done a lot of thinking and soul searching and I’ve come to the conclusion that life is too short, and I am going to be unapologetically me from now on. This is a monumental shift from the girl who cared what everyone thought of her, wanting to be accepted and loved by everyone – to not caring so much about what others think, in fact, not at all!
Learning to love myself and to not feel guilty about it, was a long, tough journey that required healing from the inside out. Self-love is not selfish, it’s the complete opposite, and it is as vital as the air we breathe. This was not an easy concept for me to grasp, especially being a people pleaser, but it was absolutely necessary to learn.
Overtime I have also learned my value and what I am willing to accept from others. I am now in a space where I no longer have the time to waste on relationships that aren’t meaningful. I want to be around people who appreciate my presence as much as I appreciate theirs, that are inspiring and uplifting and don’t solely just talk about themselves but what they are doing for others.
Now please excuse me while I go live my life to the fullest, making no excuses for doing so and enjoying each day while being unapologetically me!
You will always be too much of something for someone: too big, too loud, too soft, too edgy. If you round out your edges, you lose your edge. Apologize for mistakes. Apologize for unintentionally hurting someone — profusely. But don’t apologize for being who you are. - Danielle LaPorte
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