We allow the outside world to influence how we live. We all do. From situations to people, what is happening outside of us receives so much of our attention.

Speaking your truth cannot be contingent on how it may be received. Choosing who or what gets space in your life does not require permission from anyone but you. Being there for yourself in every way possible is a healthy imperative. And your dreams, are your dreams to discover, pursue, and live out.

You deserve your own attention, time, and space to create a strong, grounded, and loving foundation for yourself. It’s your energy.

words on image: Michael Barata / image: Chetan Menaria