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June 3

“When others act irresponsibly and attempt to blame their problems on us… we no longer need to feel guilty. When others talk nonsense, we don’t question our own thinking. When others try to manipulate or exploit us, we know its ok to feel anger and distrust and to say no to the plan… we trust ourselves. When others tell us things we don’t believe, we know its okay to trust our instincts. We can even change our mind later.

We don’t have to give up our personal power to anyone: strangers, friends, spouses, children… People may have things to teach us. They may have more information that we have, and may appear more confident or forceful that we feel. But we are equals. Our magic is not in them. Our magic, our light, is in us. And it is as bright a light as theirs.”

~ The Language of Letting Go, by Melody Beattie

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