Living life according to the wants, demands, and expectations of others puts you in a powerless position. You will never have the opportunity to bring your Authentic Self out into the world if your energy is dedicated to making everyone around you happy.
Please understand, I’m not suggesting that you disregard the priorities and desires of those close to you. I am encouraging you to give at least equal weighting to the priorities and desires of your heart. It is through this channel that your Authentic Self, and thus your power, have the chance to come into the world.
Instead of Living to Please – Live to Contribute
The essence of making decisions based on other people’s demands revolves around your desire to please others. This is similarly related to our first weapon; perfection. When you live to please you are essentially telling your Authentic Self that you don’t believe in your own worth. As a result, you work to earn approval and love – by being a good person vs. a real person.
Put the good person to bed! You’re grown up now; with intrinsic value, wisdom, and insight. Step into the beautiful creature you are, and harness the power of the gifts you’ve been given to contribute to the lives of the people you care for.
I promise you that the love you receive as a result of making a difference in another person’s life will be far more genuine than the hollow approval you receive as a result of living according to someone else’s rules and wishes.
This week, answer this question: Where in your life are you living to please?
Then – decide to stop that!
~Kim~
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