They are going to talk about you, even months and years after you left the story, as though you are there, still somehow caught up in the drama of it all. Let them. It only means their lives are empty, so they must continue to create storylines that don’t exist. You live your life, as brave and beautiful as it is, and don’t you dare look back or acknowledge the rumors swirling around from those empty hearts. You didn’t come this far to look behind you. You didn’t rise this high to look below. Remember that. Remember it hard.
~ Stephanie Bennett-Henry
They are Going to Talk About You
Just Remember, We are All Toxic
Just remember, we are all toxic. Every single human being is capable of being toxic, has been, currently is etc. But some people have the desire to be educated on it and do better while others will ignore any accountability and continue to act the same. Pay attention.
~ Arianna Dantone
People Believe What they Want to Believe.
People believe what they want to believe.
And what they want to believe is whatever allows them to justify what they want to do.
~ Neil Strauss
Your Impact on Other People is Bigger than You Think
Your impact on other people is bigger than you think. Someone still giggles when they think of that funny thing you said. Someone still smiles when they think of the compliment you gave them. Someone silently admires you. The advice you give has made a difference for people. The support and love you’ve offered others has made someone’s day. Your input and opinions have made someone think twice. You’re not insignificant and forgotten. Your existence makes a positive difference, whether you see it or not.
~ Kat, Compassionate Reminders
You Don’t Need Anyone’s Affection or Approval
You don’t need anyone’s affection or approval in order to be good enough. When someone rejects or abandons or judges you, it isn’t actually about you. It’s about them and their own insecurities, limitations, and needs, and you don’t have to internalize that. Your worth isn’t contingent upon other people’s acceptance of you – it’s something inherent. You exist, and therefore, you matter. You’re allowed to voice your thoughts and feelings. You’re allowed to assert your needs and take up space. You’re allowed to hold onto the truth that who you are is exactly enough. And you’re allowed to remove anyone from your life who makes you feel otherwise.
~ Daniell Koepke
