"Let Them..."
I saw a post the other day on social media entitled "Let Them..." It's actually become quite the motivating movement on TikTok and other social media platforms. The essence of the message being you can't control the actions of others and ultimately letting go of trying to make others behave how you think they "should" (or treat you a certain way) can take the weight off of your shoulders and be freeing.
People will reveal their true character in time. We cannot control others, and if we attempt to do so we are going to find ourselves frustrated and wasting our precious time here on earth by filling our days with disappointment and anger as opposed to joy.
Enjoy the gift of the present. Focus on what you can control. We can't control the actions of others, but we can control how we proceed to behave in response. In time, people will show if they are worthy of a spot in your life- let them show it. Blindfolding ourselves and refusing to see who someone actually is (especially after they've shown us multiple times) only delays the inevitable and causes unnecessary pain and suffering along the way.
I firmly believe the universe has our backs and everything happens for a reason. I'm living proof of that. When we listen to our soul, let go, and trust that in time everything will work out in our best interest, we allow the universe to deliver all the good things God has intended for us. Your soul can sense vibrations, and authenticity is the highest vibration on earth. Listen to your soul.
Let the inauthentic people go- the ones who aren't good for your soul- and allow room for the blessing of those who have your back and your best interest at heart. Loyalty and real love do exist, and how much sweeter they feel after the valleys of despair and painful lessons that come from encountering those who are not these things.
When you've found your people, the ones that make your soul sparkle and shine, let them stay. Let them motivate you and shape you and help grow you. Healthy and unforced unions will ultimately help you both become the very best versions of yourselves. Let the good ones have a spot at the table where they ultimately belong.
In the words of Maya Angelou "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." *Just Let Them...*