How much of our lives are spent trying to please others?
Trying to read the room to figure out what is expected of us.
Looking for acceptance
the old shuck-and-jive.
The many roles we play, the hats we wear
To satisfy something outside of ourselves
Thinking:
this will be the thing
Once we solve for this problem
Life will make sense
We will be happy
How many years have we spent doing this?
But that’s not how it works.
People ask:
What would you tell your younger self
If given the opportunity?
I know what I would do,
I would go back in time and tell her:
Stop looking for love, stop trying to please others
Look for yourself -
Go find yourself first.
then
Life will make sense
and you will be happy