“Everything has purpose.” These words came to me at my lowest point. And I’m grateful I never let them go. Because they are supporting me now.
One thing that I’ve experienced more times than anybody should is overhearing people badmouthing me. It hurts, but it helps me. Because I am so giving, on a self-sacrificial level, these moments help me to remember to put myself first, to not put all my trust in other people, and to always have my own back.
Coming off of a wonderful weekend, where being a little selfish was so beautiful and blissful, I am grateful for this uncomfortable reminder that everybody will put themselves first, so I need to stop putting myself last. Like my dad said in his sermon yesterday, it’s time to start enjoying my life. And stop stressing myself out pushing to make life more than it is.
I’m gonna take it easy. I’m gonna stop pushing myself so hard to make other people happy. Their happiness is temporary anyway. I’ll just have to it all over again to put the smile back on their face.
Instead of giving my all to someone else’s happiness—that I already know doesn’t last—I’m going to do more from my heart and less from my fears. I’m going to do more to support MY OWN happiness. And I’m gonna let it be okay if others aren’t happy with me and give way less…. by only giving from love, never from fear, never from seeking approval and affirmation.
Everything has purpose…. even the uncomfortable moments that hurt. At least that’s how it works for me.
Blessings!
Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist
Blessings!
Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist
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