• Strong people

      This truth has taken me years to fully understand — and even longer to live.

      There comes a point when your heart recognizes its own worth so deeply that it no longer fights to be seen, heard, or chosen. Strong people don’t stop caring… they simply stop chasing what isn’t meant for them.

      Walking away isn’t weakness. It’s a sacred act of self-respect. It’s the moment you reclaim your energy, your peace, and your power — trusting that the right connections will never require you to prove your value.

      If this speaks to you, know that you’re not alone. Learning to honor your own heart is one of the most courageous things you’ll ever do.

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      Katia Costa and Victoria
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      • This truth has taken me years to fully understand as well!♥️ Thank you for posting this, Gloria!🙏

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        • @Tori I’m so glad this spoke to your heart too. 💞 It’s such a journey, isn’t it? Learning to truly honor our worth and release what isn’t aligned takes so much courage and grace. I’m grateful we’re walking this path of awareness together. 🙏

        • Katia Costa (edited)

          Thank you for sharing this post full of wisdom.

          – When we stop searching outside ourselves for peace and happiness…

          – When we pause to observe our words, actions, and thoughts, and notice how much of who we are reflects others’ beliefs, expectations, teachings, fears, need for control…

          – When we realize we don’t need masks to be accepted or to please anyone or to be loved…

          – When we heal the old wounds and traumas tied to validation and abandonment…

          Something shifts. We discover a new way to breathe—a breath filled with light, love, and peace.

          From this space, we reclaim control of our lives and cultivate a deep respect for ourselves.
          Looking out through this new window, we make choices that honor our energy.
          Not every person, situation, or place deserves our time or attention.

          Walking away is honoring who we are.

          It’s using our time, energy, and presence purposefully, in a way that nourishes ourselves and radiates outward to benefit those around us.


          (And if we feel even a hint of discomfort when stepping into our authenticity or choosing a path that honors our truth… aha! That’s just some old dust needing a good sweep “in da house”!🙃 🧹✨)

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          • @Katia, your words are a reflection of such deep truth and beauty. ✨ I felt every line. That moment of realizing we no longer need to wear masks or seek validation outside ourselves truly is a sacred turning point — a homecoming to the heart. Thank you for expressing it so eloquently and for adding such richness to this conversation. I’m grateful for your presence here. 💞🙏

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