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justme

“The biggest lie we’re told is: ‘Be with someone who makes you happy.’ Because it quietly teaches dependency… and dependency is where suffering begins. The truth is — happiness is an inside job. No person, no relationship, no external situation can carry that responsibility for you. In Buddhist understanding, this is attachment (upādāna). When you expect someone to give you happiness, you hand over your peace… and anything you depend on can be lost, changed, or taken away. That’s why relationships often turn into pressure, expectations, and silent disappointment. Real love is different. It is not: “I need you to complete me.” It is: “I am already whole, and I choose to share that wholeness with you.” When two people come together from fullness — not emptiness — love becomes light, not heavy. Free, not demanding. Peaceful, not fearful. So don’t look for someone to fix your emotions. Don’t search for someone to fill your void. Build your own inner peace first. Create your own happiness. Become emotionally independent. Then choose someone who doesn’t become your happiness… but gently adds to it. That is not just love — that is freedom within love. #SelfLove #Buddhism #InnerPeace #HealthyRelationships #EmotionalFreedom

Melissa Tirona

Consecrating My Mouth to God 👉 As I journey through life's challenges, I often struggle with negative self-talk. I catch myself calling myself names when I fail or dwell on past mistakes. 🤔 But what if I dedicated my mouth to God each morning..... asking Him to guide my words and speak only what pleases Him? In the Bible it says in Psalm 51:15, "O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise."🙏 This verse reminds me that my words have power, and when I surrender them to God, He can use them for good. When I put my" lips on the altar" each morning, I'm asking God to take control of my tongue. I'm inviting Him to fill my mouth with praise, worship, and thanksgiving. 👉 This simple act can transform my relationships, my thoughts, and my life. In recovery, speaking God's truth over my life can be a powerful tool for healing. Instead of dwelling on past mistakes I made, I can declare God's promises and goodness! I can speak life and hope to myself and others! As I consecrate my mouth to God, I'm reminded of the importance of watching my words. 👄 Proverbs 18:21 says, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue." 📃 I'm choosing life, speaking words that build up and bring joy to those around me. By dedicating my mouth to God, I can break free from negative patterns and speak with purpose. I'm a child of God, and I speak life, hope, and truth. I am loved. I am healing. I am speaking kindness to myself. #selflove #roadtorecovery #healingwords #love #wordsmatter #onewalkerco #coachinglife Artist: Elizabeth Zuniga

Community Coalition of Myrtle Landing

You Don’t Owe Strangers an Explanation Some people believe they’re entitled to explanations about your choices—why you did something, why you didn’t, why you said no. They’re not. A stranger is not your supervisor, your partner, or someone you’ve entered into an agreement with. A random person demanding justification for your decisions is simply confusing curiosity with entitlement. You’re allowed to say no. You’re allowed to decline. You’re allowed to change your plans. And you’re allowed to do all of that without providing a detailed explanation to someone who has no standing in your life. When someone is respectful and part of your life, sharing context can be healthy communication. But when someone approaches you with attitude or entitlement, explanations usually don’t solve anything. More often, they just invite more criticism, more debate, and more attempts to control your decision. A boundary doesn’t require a courtroom defense. “No” is a complete sentence. “That doesn’t work for me” is enough. People who respect boundaries don’t demand explanations. People who demand explanations usually don’t respect boundaries. Sometimes the most self-respecting thing you can do is make your decision and move on. No debate. No defense. No permission required. #boundaries #SelfLove #people #relationship #expectations #entitlement #no

Community Coalition of Myrtle Landing

Confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you grow. It comes from doing the hard inner work, learning from mistakes, and choosing to keep moving forward. When someone else’s confidence triggers jealousy, that’s usually a signal — there’s work to do within yourself. Instead of tearing that person down, let them inspire you. Notice what they’re doing that you aren’t yet able to do. And that word matters: yet. Most confident women didn’t get there easily. We fought for it. We learned boundaries. We learned self-respect. We learned how to stand alone when we had to. Speaking for myself — I worked very hard to earn the confidence I have today. I would never throw shade at another woman trying to grow. I’d be honored to support her and help her level up. There’s room for more than one confident woman in this world. #confidence #selflove #LonerLife #HealingJourney #CPTSD #Survivor #strong #WomenEmpoweringWomen

jennifercooley

My grandmother gave me this ring for Christmas to inspire me and I was honestly speechless

I grew up on romantic movies. And always thought a ring would be the ultimate proof that I was finally chosen and loved. 💍I hit 28 recently and started feeling really down about the fact that my life hasn't turned into a movie scene yet. My grandmother must have sensed my sadness. And she gave me this stunning custom mandarin garnet ring for Christmas! She told me to never enter a marriage just for a piece of jewelry. She even chose this specific orange stone so my life would always be vivid and passionate on its own. 🥹😢 I love it so much. It is a reminder that love comes from people who actually know me and not just from a romantic partner. I would love to hear about the most meaningful pieces of jewelry you have received that had nothing to do with a proposal. 💗💗💗 #ringshare #mandaringarnet #familyhistory #selflove #Jewelry

My grandmother gave me this ring for Christmas to inspire me and I was honestly speechlessMy grandmother gave me this ring for Christmas to inspire me and I was honestly speechless