You can reach out your hand to someone, give them your time and attention, and be present as much as possible without jeopardizing your peace. But the sad reality is you can't rescue someone who has made it evident, through repeated choices, that they don't want to change.
I don't know who needs to hear this, but it's okay if you're feeling off lately. Hold space for yourself while you ride these waves. You've come so far and for that you should be proud.
Thereโs something beautiful about having loved someone until the bitter end of what was never real. You loved them, even when they didnโt show you an ounce of love in return. That speaks volumes of who you are and the kind of heart you possess.
Iโve learned the hard way that saying nothing, particularly when something is deeply bothering you, enables people to continue doing what they do. Being clear about what you will or will not tolerate can save or diminish relationships. And in either case, you gain clarity.
If their departure brings you calm, and if the quiet puts you at ease, you've awakened to something within. ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฏ ๐ช๐ฏ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ช๐ต.
I have a lot of love for people who actively check in to make sure those around them feel cared for. If you are lucky enough to know someone like this, realize how incredibly blessed you are. It takes a special person to prioritize and make time for you, even with a small act.
Highly sensitive people experience everything on a much deeper level. We're not just aware of your body language and surface-level emotions; we FEEL your energy shifts, intentions, judgments, lies, and truths.
Let yourself disappoint people, especially if you need to take care of your mind or because your intuition is telling you that what they want does not align with who you are becoming. Betraying yourself is not virtuous. Remember, no one can feel your heart better than you can.