Making Choices

Sometimes in life we need to make choices that are for our highest good, but not everyone might agree with or be happy about your choices.

I especially struggle with disappointing people, when it comes to doing what’s best for me. I think that stems from growing up being a people pleaser and getting the message I should put other people’s needs before my own. I also struggle with feeling guilty if doing what’s best for me might cause other people pain. I really don’t like hurting people, even if it’s not at all malicious. I still feel bad.

I’m learning I am not responsible for other people’s feelings, though. That’s a lesson I continue to work on and remind myself of. I’m not doing anything wrong or bad by choosing to do what’s best for me.  

I am proud of myself for making a hard choice recently, and choosing to do what’s best for me. May you have the courage to be true to you, even if it might be hard. Your needs and your happiness are important and deserve to be honored.