For years, I had put the blinders on, as I continued to live up to the expectations of others.
All these years as I pleased people, was I actually living?
I think, I was merely existing or was I, in fact dying inside?
They say a setback is a setup for a comeback.
Like the phoenix bird, I had to rise from the ashes and believe in myself and love myself to become a new me.
I am going to fly as high as I can, go far as I can, on a long journey … a journey into myself.
Linking this to Write’s Tribes 100 Words on Saturday – Picture Prompt
26 Responses
A lovely 100 words of optimism hope and wishes.
Thank you Ma’am 🙂
So true, subconsciously we are always seeking approval, but it has to stop and the journey on self-awareness is must.
Well said, the only approval we need in life, is that of our positive inner-self!
I would like to do this !
Good luck to you then 🙂
True journey always starts with ourselves!! You reminded it’s time to explore 🙂
Oh yes, the only journey is the one within! Have a great time exploring and discovering your true inner self, Madhavi 🙂
Just what I needed to read today. Beautifully worded, Shilpa. 🙂
Glad that this gave you food for thought! Take care and hugs, Shantala 🙂
Power post. Wearing blinkers made by others already kills us. Why not live for ourselves?
Thanks Vishal. 🙂
very nicely put.. Realizing inner-self and living for ourselves is really important to live positively 🙂
Thanks Mahathi 🙂
Brilliantly written shilpa and its so true…. the journey must begin from within… thank you for sharing..
Thank you Genevive 🙂
Our own approval counts more than anyone else’s! Great to be reminded of this, Shilpa!
True. So much time, energy, and life is wasted worrying about others opinions, wanting to be liked by others, needing to please others. The most important thing is what you think of you.
Fascinating. reminds me of Jhonathan Livingstone Seagull.
Hmmm… that was learning about life and flight, and about self-perfection. Thanks Anil.
Beautifully written. Rising from the ashes like a phoenix is something I always strive for :).
Rising after every time we fall should be the mantra! Way to go, Harini. Thanks 🙂
Very true….at a point that self inspiration comes and shows us the right and bright path of our life. Nicely written!
Well said. Thanks Sheela 🙂
well said & Motivating
“Nobody is here to fulfill your dream.
Everybody is here to fulfill his own destiny.”
-OSHO