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This quote is new to me, but rings so true. Pretending to be someone we are not- to be happy in our relationships or our jobs, smiling on the outside while hurting on the inside--all of these things will wear you down if done for very long at all. At first glance it seems ridiculous to expect everyone to express every single emotion but I don't believe this quote is that superficial. We all know where this can be applied to our lives. We all have situations where someone hurts our feelings or bulldozes over what we want in lieu of what they want. Often we bite our tongues--saying nothing. We all have situations in our lives that are making us miserable--current relationships, past relationships, jobs, coworkers, finances, etc.. How many times do we suck it up and get on with life simply because it seems easier or we made our beds so now we must lie in them? How many times do you say you're in a rut but do nothing to get out of it? How much easier is it to allow someone to treat you like a doormat because that's how it's always been and it's too late to stand up for yourself now? Do you feel like you just don't want to make waves?
Do you wake up tired and go to sleep tired? Are you functioning thru the day like a robot? Do you feel like you just want to lay down and rest for a few minutes yet sleep is always so elusive? Maybe it's time to be honest with yourself or those around you. Maybe it's time to honor your feelings instead of settle for someone else's.
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