I’ve slowly learnt that I don’t have to react to everything that bothers me.

I’ve slowly learnt that I don’t have to hurt those who hurt me.

I’ve slowly learnt that maybe the ultimate sign of maturity is walking away instead of getting even.

I’ve slowly learnt that the energy it takes to react to every bad thing that happens to you drains you and blinds you from seeing the other good things in life.

I’ve slowly learnt that I’m not going to be everyone’s cup of tea,
And I won’t expect everyone to treat me the way I want to be treated.
And that’s okay.

I’ve slowly learnt that trying so hard to win anyone is just a waste of time and energy and it fills you with nothing but emptiness.

I’ve slowly learnt that giving a blind eye doesn’t mean I’m okay with things,
It just means I’m choosing to rise above the situation.

I’m choosing to learn the lesson it has served,
I’m choosing to be THE MATURE person.

I desire my peace of mind because that’s what I truly need.

I don’t need people making me feel like I’m not good enough,
I don’t need fights and arguments and fake connections,
I’ve slowly learnt that sometimes not saying anything at all says everything.

I’ve slowly learnt that reacting to things that upset you gives someone else power over your emotions.

You can’t control what others do but you can control how you respond, how you handle it, how you perceive it and
how much of it you want to take personally.

I’ve slowly learnt that most of the time, these situations say nothing about you and a lot about the other person.

I’ve slowly learnt that by reacting, it won’t change a thing,
It won’t make people suddenly love and respect me,
It won’t magically change their minds.

Sometimes it’s better to just let things be,
Let people go,
Don’t fight for closure, explanations,
Don’t chase answers and don’t expect people to understand you.

I’ve slowly learnt that life is better when you don’t center it on what is happening around you,
Instead center it on what is happening inside you.

Work on yourself and your inner peace,
And you’ll realize that not reacting to every little negativity is the ingredient to living a happy and healthy life.