The expectations + pressures of others can be heavy. Often, it comes from their desire for you to live out the version of your life they have designed in their heads. They don’t know what to do with you venturing off another way; YOUR authentic way.
They want you to learn from them, do it differently maybe, or even excel in areas that seem to “make sense” on surface, yet it doesn’t align with your calling. Guess what? 💫They had their time, and this is now yours.
You aren’t responsible for what people think of you. You aren’t here to do the work of people pleasing or managing other’s emotions. You are here to live out the works + purposes that God has created in YOU; and that won’t always match the version of you that people carry in their heads. This will cause confusion + discomfort, for you, and them. That’s okay.
You can get on with your life; exploring + failing + trusting the journey, OR you can focus on the people around you + all their needs, desires + expectations. BUT YOU CAN’T DO BOTH.
The opinions others have of you can mislead, distract + discourage you. News flash: opinion is not fact. 👏🏼 Notice it, but don’t claim it as so.
It’s time to set down the burden of fulfilling the roles others have placed on your life. You have no one Earth side to impress. Don’t miss the mark. Don’t miss why you’re here. Don’t miss YOUR good work. 💓
Repeat after me: “I am not responsible for living out the version of me you have created in your head.”
