Rebjane63 on Nostr: "As you get older, you start to realize that life isn’t so much about where you ...

"As you get older, you start to realize that life isn’t so much about where you stand in the world, it’s about where you stand within yourself. In younger years, you may have chased validation, measured success by external approval, or worried about fitting into certain spaces. But with time, you learn that true fulfillment doesn’t come from how others see you; it comes from how you see yourself. Your peace, confidence, and happiness aren’t tied to opinions or expectations. They are rooted in self-acceptance, in knowing who you are beyond titles, achievements, and social perceptions.

The real journey is not about proving yourself to the world but about feeling at home within yourself. It’s about waking up each day and being content with the person you’re becoming, regardless of outside noise. When you stop seeking permission to be yourself and start embracing your own worth, life feels lighter. You no longer shape your identity based on how people view you but on how you truly feel about yourself. And that shift, from external validation to inner fulfillmentis where true freedom begins."

Balt Rodriguez Choose Yourself

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