The stress began the day you learned you were expected to please other people. Parents wanted you to stay clean and be quiet. Neighbors wanted you to be respectful and helpful. Teachers wanted you to be attentive and alert. Friends wanted you to share and hang out. Whenever you failed to do exactly what someone had asked if you, you weren't good, or good enough. You were bad, weak or dumb. Unfortunately, you began to believe it. Giving in to demands, day by day, you lost a littke more if yourself abd your understanding if the truth. The truth is you are fine, just the way you are! Perfect in your imperfection! You are divine! Growing brighter and more brilliant each day, you can accept the truth if who you are. The next time you want to know who you are, what you are or if something is the right thing to do, don't ask your neighbor--ask the power within...and pay attention to the response!
-Ivanla Vanzant