For a long time, I felt a lot of stress to meet other people's expectations. It was difficult trying to conform to other people's beliefs and perspectives. I was continuously stressed because I felt like everyone else was moving ahead while I was falling behind. The worry of falling behind caused me to question my worth. Was I truly valuable? Did I matter? These questions tormented me.
In reply, I took a different direction. I began making an effort to become friends with myself, to observe and understand who I genuinely am, and to accept oneself. It wasn't easy at first, but I knew it was needed. I spent plenty of time thinking about happiness. When I looked up the term, I discovered that it is "an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfillment." But that felt overly difficult. For me, fulfillment was simply the state of being self-sustainable.
I stopped chasing after others and started focusing on myself. Then I felt a huge sadness. I realized I had wasted so much energy attempting to repair others while ignoring my own aching heart. I felt sad for myself for all the times I had lowered myself in order to help others. I vowed myself I'd never do that again. No matter how difficult or impossible it appeared, I would pursue my dreams and find my own calm.
It's never too late to start making yourself happy again. Life can be overwhelming at times, but it will always provide you with what is best for you. That's what I've learned from my journey, so I started seeking for my true self, trying to figure out what truly makes me happy.Even if my dreams seemed unreachable or complicated, I decided I would chase them. I would pursue them until I found peace within myself.
Thus, I want people to discover who they really are. Discover the interests that truly bring you joy. Because who will try if you don't? There's always time to begin this adventure. Restore your own happiness. Instead of loving who you wish to be, accept yourself as you are.In the end, the most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one with yourself. Treat yourself with kindness, respect, and love. Be your own best friend. It’s a journey worth taking, and it’s one that will lead you to true happiness.
