You deserve to be your brightest, happiest self. If friends/family can’t handle that, it isn’t your problem. Hopefully, they’ll come around, but if they don’t, I believe it’s a moot point; I believe we eventually return to a greater benevolence, rendering all that we do into a no-lose game.
Outwardly, you may have to do this or that, say this or that, but there isn’t any reason to sacrifice your inward happiness to satisfy another—that works against the purpose of the game.
Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha 
What you wish upon others you shall recieve! all the space and happiness your dreams can imagine, with someone passionate and considerate to ight your day! In the landscape you love the most! lol!
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I think even in sad times we can still have an inward joy.
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I absolutely agree!
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💗 this, but sometimes hard to always practice. One day at a time, one moment at a time. 🤗
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Indeed! Probably the most important part of it for me is being easy on myself and not beating myself up if I’m not feeling positive. 😊
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Best to plan a little further, it is so easy for others to run with the momentum of your life! you would not want to become an eye statistic, maybe you shoud set a five year plan!
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