Being able and willing to spend time alone with myself and truly go through the process of developing self knowledge has allowed me to grow my conviction with one fact: This life is completely my own, and I never need anyone’s approval or permission for how I live it.
Now that doesn’t mean I now make decisions with no consideration or thought to those in my life, because I still care about how my actions and words affect others, but for me it at least means that when I make decisions that I believe are best, seeking counsel when needed, then I can be at total peace and acceptance about it all.
That I can accept the misunderstanding, criticism, and judgement thrown my way because I know I don’t need anything different. I still may feel a certain way because I am as human as it gets, emotions and all, but I am empowered when I remember that I don’t need to expect someone’s support, or reject someone’s negativity.
Understanding too that sometimes its easier to try and control someone else’s life than to fully take ownership and control of our own.
It is from this solitude – living in my little apartment, dedicating myself to my development and goals, supporting and working for my life, and becoming my own best friend – that slowly but surely I am creating a beautiful existence. One that aligns with who I truly I am, and not just who I think I should be.
My hope is that you are creating that beautiful life too.
To our growth,
Jean.