How many things do you do for others out of guilt or obligation? When we stop doing things out of guilt and instead out of desire we feel more freedom. More freedom in our lives and in our relationships. The truth is, you don’t owe anyone anything. You are here to live your life for you and if that also involves others, great. If not, it’s okay too. You have the choice to build the relationships you desire.
âWhat other people think of me is none of my business.â – Wayne Dyer
Don’t allow others to make you feel bad or guilty for living your own life.
Here are 11 things you truly don’t owe anything, even if you think you do:
- You donât owe anyone a justification for your values and your priorities.
- You donât owe anyone a yes when you want to say no.
- You donât owe anyone an explanation for your relationships, whether lovers or friends.
- You donât owe anyone a debate or explanation on personal or political views.
- You donât owe anyone an apology for a decision you would make again.
- You donât owe anyone friendship, especially when they do not share your values.
- You donât owe anyone the commitment to try something ânewâ just because you were asked.
- You donât owe anyone a safe place for constant complaining and dwelling in their poor choices.
- You donât owe anyone an answer other than the truth to prevent them from being uncomfortable.
- You donât owe anyone false compliments just to make them feel better.
- You donât owe anyone anything that doesnât make you feel good and goes against your gut instinct.
âYou alone are enough. You have nothing to prove.â – Maya Angelou
The next time you are tempted to justify something or act from guilt, Â just remember that you canât control what other people think. You can only control what you think and how you feel.