we’re responsible for our own happiness!

The bittersweet truth is that we are completely and solely responsible for our own happiness and contentment in life. We cannot rely on the constant approval and validation of others to make us feel complete or whole; that sense of fulfillment has to truly originate from within ourselves.

Not a single soul can physically compel us to react in any type of way, no matter how much we might think otherwise. Ultimately, we are in control of our own emotions and how we respond to every situation that arises. This understanding can be a difficult concept to grasp, especially considering that it has become a societal norm to be dependent on others and influenced by how they perceive us. However, it’s an immensely empowering and freeing feeling when you discover that no one can take your joy away from you.