Some People Are Like Dirt...

“People are like dirt. They can either nourish you and help you grow as a person, or they can stunt your growth and make you wilt and die.” Plato

Focus on yourself and your well-being. Some people don’t recognize how much you care for them; they only see what you fail to do. You can’t satisfy an ungrateful person. Don’t seek their approval; instead, establish boundaries for what is acceptable and what isn’t. This way, others will understand that you are not concerned with being liked. You prioritize protecting your emotional health and well-being.

It’s important that they realize you’re not seeking validation or open to being manipulated into actions that damage your overall well-being. Be careful not to do too much for others, as it can deplete you and lessen their motivation to solve their own problems. Experience comes from both good and bad choices. When you make a bad decision, you learn what to avoid; when you make good decisions, it’s often because you recognize your mistakes.

After deciding to protect yourself from manipulation, realize they will only notice a change in your attitude toward them, but they won’t recognize their own behavior toward you.

You are not required to over-explain your choice to adopt a more tolerable attitude for yourself so you can grow. This means you don’t need to respond to their reactions or defend your decisions just because they think you’ve changed. Yes, you’ve changed—and for the better. You made this decision for yourself; own it. Your calmness is your strength. Don’t argue or defend.

Remember, you grow when you are planted in the fertile soil of people who support your growth.

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