When you stop seeing yourself as a victim, your perspective on your entire life changes. It is incredibly humbling. It is incredibly emotional. And it's incredibly empowering.
Events, people or circumstances that you used to blame, or thought were the reasons (excuses) that kept you stuck, you now see as opportunities for growth and how they have or can benefit you. You begin to take responsibility for almost everything you experience. Even if it is something that is out of your control or doesn't involve you, you can take responsibility for how you perceive it, the actions you take (i.e. removing yourself from a toxic job for example)...Read more
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4/24/2017 09:37:01 pm
I should really start looking at myself as a peanut as well. I'm a really emotional person, and I care for what others think of me so much. I value their opinion on me and I feel obligated to change their views. I know that I shouldn't mind their opinions and views, but I'm just that kind of person. I should start caring less about others' opinions and start thinking about myself more.
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5/8/2017 03:02:22 pm
We shouldn't treat ourselves as the worst person to ever exist in this world. How could people see you for who you really are if you keep on hiding from your masks? The change should start from yourself. Little by little, layer by layer, remove all of the masks that hold you down to be your true self. What you will see is the real you. This is a very worth reading article. I admire how you inspire everyone to love themselves every single day. Keep spreading love and positivity in this world.
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Author:Amanda I. Greene This is where I share thoughtful, and sometimes unpolished, musings in the form of philosophical explorations, inspirations, poems, and artwork.
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