DON'T HOLD (ME) BACK

Have you ever gone to post something or say something & stopped yourself out of fear of what others might think or say?  I have, I have so many times. I’ve swallowed my words, typed and deleted sentences, & smiled while shaking my head in agreeance to things I could not agree with any less.  I did so because I always wanted to be exactly what everyone else wanted me to be, what they needed me to be. I never wanted the glass to tip over. I never wanted to be too much of anything for anyone, ever. But what I’ve come to realize is this; your life isn’t yours if you always care about what others think. YOU are in control of how you show up in the world. & I hope you choose to be big & not shrink for the comfort of others.  I hope you give yourself permission to take up space & bloom wildly without regret.  I hope you don’t waste another second trying to be what others expect you to be.  I hope you stop sacrificing your happiness to make everybody around you happy.  I hope that you NEVER let small minds convince you that your dreams are too big. & I hope you choose to release anything that leaves you feeling drained, after all, it’s up to YOU to protect your space, peace of mind, & emotional well being.  So what’s my point? Be loud about the things that are important to you.  Never sacrifice who you are or who you aspire to be because someone else has a problem with it.  Never make yourself smaller for fear of how others might perceive you.  Burn bright. Be loud. Be too much. And love yourself for you & all of your too muchness. After all, if someone is judging you, that’s their problem. Don’t make it yours, Yours Trulee <3