Friday, January 18, 2013

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

I face this day with the audacity to be me.  I will express my thoughts and feelings and accomplish what I need to do, some people may agree with me and others may not.  I will remain rooted in the right to be who I am.  While, it is comforting and supportive when others show their approval, it is no longer necessary for me to have the approval of others to have safety or happiness.  I have declared my independence from allowing others to define me.  I can still consider others’ feedback and be influenced by outside opinions, however, I have the freedom to choose who or what inspires change in me.  Others have the same right I give myself and when I am not pleased with the way someone else is responding or behaving, I will remember that I do not have permission to demand or control another’s choices.  It is not their responsibility to make me happy. They have the same right to determine their own pathway as I do.
I face this day with an open mind and courageous heart, taking the risk to be me and allowing you to be you.

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