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As I sit here thinking about life, I am amazed at all the pain we willingly accept.

We accept the words of others as truth, when in fact they are projecting to make themselves feel better.

We believe their words and second guess ourselves because we have been conditioned to believe others know our life better than we do.

Believing our self-worth is determined by others is a sure way to never get better.

When we willingly put our power in their hands, we voluntarily give up our sense of self. Then we don’t understand why we have so much pain or end up hating life.

Yet, it is in the process of learning to take responsibility for your life, setting boundaries, and realizing your voice is the only one that truly matters. That is when you begin to gain control.

So, start paying attention to who is trying to destroy you, even though they declare to know what is best for you.

— Nicole Barden 10/16/2021

Originally published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself on Medium