Lately I’ve been focusing on what I can control and making peace with what I can’t. I can’t control how people feel about me, what they choose to do, or whether they see my value. I can’t make people be honest, loyal, or consistent. What I can control is how I respond, where I put my time, and who I allow around me. Life got a lot lighter when I stopped carrying things that were never mine to carry in the first place.
One of the most beautiful qualities you can have is consideration. The kind that makes you think before you speak. The kind that makes you check in after a difficult conversation. The kind that makes you wonder if you accidentally hurt someone and want to make it right. It's such a simple thing, but it reveals so much about a person's character.