We give a lot to people.
Sometimes we can give too much.
And then when people do not give us the same energy back, we oftentimes may find ourselves resenting that person.
I believe you should be very cautious on who you give your energy to.
You have to be aware of your actions at all times. You have to know if you are trying too hard.
Observing people’s actions is a clear indicator of knowing if you are doing too much.
The way people respond will tell you a lot.
Once you see that you are putting forth all the effort and the other person is not doing the same, you should fall back.
Allowing yourself to keep trying is a form of disrespect to yourself. You should always put yourself first and think about your feelings first.
By giving all of your energy to the wrong person, you are constantly taking away the energy that you need and deserve to give yourself.
What are your thoughts?
Shamonique Mattox writes and creates around one central idea: how we stay connected to what we want while we bring it to life. Her work explores vision, intention, action, and the creative ways we can keep what matters to us present in everyday life. She calls these tools and practices Creative Connection Points. Shamonique is the founder of INTENTION // Bay Leaves, the first physical expression of this work.
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