…The freedom to say no without creating a story to make someone else comfortable. The freedom to know that I don’t have to justify every boundary. The freedom to understand that being a good person does not mean always being available…
…Do we push ourselves toward something that feels bigger than us, even when we are not entirely sure how we are going to get there? Or do we stop because there comes a point when we have to recognize that something may simply be beyond what we can manage?…
…how could my scope be too small? As the person explained what they meant, I began to understand. They weren’t talking about whether I was open-minded. They were talking about how big I was willing to think…
…Sometimes, intentionally or unintentionally, people decide that because you are in their orbit, they somehow have a say in how you should live yours. They may not speak the words aloud, but their expectations become clear. They believe you should think as they think, choose as they choose, and live as they would live…
… What causes some people to remain in survival mode while others seem to move beyond it and begin to thrive?..
…Shrinking is not always loud. Sometimes it’s subtle. It’s the moment you choose not to share your idea because you know someone will dismiss it. It’s when you downplay your achievements so others don’t feel uncomfortable…