You

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In this life it is up to you to make the choice on how you want to live. Will you go with the masses and never step out of line, or will you wake up, look around and decide to carve your own destiny? As you choose to be your own person, you will realize just how much power you possess. Now don’t get me wrong this is going to be fucking hard as people tell you to get back in line. I love the idea that as children we are told we can be anything we want, but as adults when we grow and change everyone gets upset with us, because you are doing something that others are afraid of, so they will talk amongst themselves and spread rumors about how you are screwing up your life. Do not listen to the whispering winds. You are in charge the moment you decide you no longer want to be a follower but the leader of your life.

— Nicole Barden 2/25/2022