I learned the hard way that thinking on oneself is not the same as being selfish. It is not easy to be true to oneself without disappointing others, but you have to make sure that the only person you don’t disappoint is yourself. With time, the conscious decisions you make might not be less painful, but certainly they will give you the necessary strength, and will keep the shine of your life force.
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YES! Thank you for this reminder. There is another good quote that speaks the same language of self care vs. selfishness:
“Don’t ask what the world needs; ask what makes you come alive, because what the world really needs is more people who are alive.” – Howard Thurman