I no longer waste energy

I no longer waste energy responding to every insult directed at me. I have learned that those insults are not really meant for me, but rather a reflection of the person who utters them.

I no longer listen to the constant complaints around me. I have learned to value myself enough not to become anyone's emotional dumping ground.

I no longer try to compete with more tragic stories when someone shares their experiences with me. Now I simply listen, respect and release any burden that memory may bring. If someone tells me something, it will be for a reason, and I accept that act as part of their process.

I no longer take on responsibilities that are not mine, nor do I feel the need to justify myself for not doing so.

I no longer argue to defend my honour or my name. These struggles only feed the ego, an ego that has often led me down the wrong path and left nothing of value in my life. If someone believes in my honour, fine; if not, I respect their perception and wish them well on their own path.

I no longer worry about the decisions of those who choose to walk away from my life. It is their space and their choice, and I respect that freedom. If someone no longer wants me around, I understand that the relationship has run its course and probably no longer had much to contribute to my life. In the end, all decisions have their reason for being, and that is fine.

I no longer search here and there for answers to what I want to know. If something matters to me, I go directly to the source.