What would happen if we felt what we felt, said what we wanted, became firm about our beliefs, and valued what we needed?... What would happen if we owned our power to be ourselves?
Would people still like us? Would they go away? Would they become angry?
There comes a time when we become willing and ready to take that risk. To continue growing and living with ourselves, we realize we must liberate ourselves. It becomes time to stop allowing ourselves to be controlled by others and their expectations and be true to ourselves- regardless of the reaction of others.
Some people may go away...some people stay and love and respect us more for taking the risk of being who we are. We begin to achieve intimacy and relationships that work.
The Language of Letting Go- Melody Beattie
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"I will be all that I was created to be"
