Dare to defy the tide

Where there is compulsion, it all becomes distasteful.

Are you forcing yourself to do things you don't like?

Give me a few minutes to debate with you, then.

One question, one word- WHY?

Because the opposite person will end up feeling bad?

Or Because they won't like you, if you don't?

Or Because you won't be their reigning favorite?

Or worse, because you fear they'll walk out on you?

Oh, no, let me guess- etiquette- isn't that it?

Quit- no, not because I'm asking you to.

Quit it because you're only deceiving yourself.

Rescue yourself and ride away

Sometimes, a tiny little shock works beautifully.

It jerks you out of your people pleasing habit.

It delivers the slap that will change your life.

It turns your head to where you ought to be looking.

No, you aren't doing nothing for nobody.

You're here for YOU.

The world may come and go- not you!

It doesn't matter what you should be doing.

It doesn't matter what is deemed acceptable.

What do YOU want?

How do YOU feel?

Is there something you can do better for yourself??

The cure is at the core of it all

When your heart stings with broken emotion, trust me-

YOU are the biggest fool that ever lived.

You think you know what your heartache is all about.

But, oh no! Oh no, no, no!

If only you knew, you'd laugh out loud, too. :D

A wee bit of investigation is all it takes.

The clue is in the BASICS

When you are a specialist, even minute things might appear hugely problematic to you.

Remember the exams you gave in school/college, wherein you blanked out upon hearing the first question?

Remember your pupils dilating and your palms sweating profusely??

Remember that erratic breathing???