<p>“The Day I Chose Myself first “</p><p><br/></p><p>It wasn’t loud.</p><p>No fireworks. No applause. Just a quiet shift in my soul.</p><p><br/></p><p>That day, I didn’t text back out of guilt.</p><p>I didn’t say “yes” because I was afraid of being forgotten.</p><p>I didn’t shrink myself to make anyone comfortable.</p><p><br/></p><p>Instead…</p><p>I rested.</p><p>I prayed.</p><p>I cried a little, then smiled.</p><p>I made tea and sat with the version of me I kept ignoring.</p><p>She was tired of being last.</p><p>That day, I didn’t save anyone but me.</p><p><br/></p><p>And the world didn’t fall apart.</p><p>In fact, for once, it started to come together.</p><p><br/></p><p>Because choosing yourself doesn’t mean you don’t care.</p><p>It means you finally realized you matter too.</p><p>And that kind of love—the one you give yourself—is quiet…</p><p>But it changes everything.</p><p><br/></p><p>As I sat in stillness, I felt my roots grow deeper, my spirit lift higher. I learned that self-love isn’t selfish; it’s essential. It’s the foundation upon which all other love is built. And in that quiet moment, I discovered a strength I never knew I had—the strength to prioritize my own well-being, my own dreams, my own voice.</p><p><br/></p><p>Now, I move through life with a newfound sense of purpose. I still care for others, but I do so from a place of fullness, not erosion . I’ve learned to say ‘no’ without guilt, to set boundaries without apology. And in doing so, I’ve found that my relationships have transformed—they’re more authentic, more meaningful.</p><p><br/></p><p>Choosing myself first wasn’t a loud declaration; </p><p>it was a gentle awakening. </p><p>But its impact has been profound. </p><p>It’s taught me that love begins within, that peace starts with me, and that my worth isn’t determined by external validation but by my own self-acceptance.</p><p><br/></p><p>In the quiet moments, I continue to nurture this love for myself. </p><p>As I sat in stillness, I felt my roots grow deeper, my spirit lift higher. </p><p>I learned that self-love isn’t selfish; it’s essential. It’s the foundation upon which all other love is built. </p><p>And in that quiet moment, I discovered a strength I never knew I had—the strength to prioritize my own well-being, my own dreams, my own voice.</p><p><br/></p><p>Now, I move through life with a newfound sense of purpose. </p><p>I still care for others, but I do so from a place of fullness, not erosion .</p><p> I’ve learned to say ‘no’ without guilt, to set boundaries without apology. And in doing so, I’ve found that my relationships have transformed—they’re more authentic, more meaningful.</p><p><br/></p><p>Choosing myself first wasn’t a loud declaration; it was a gentle awakening.</p><p> But its impact has been profound. </p><p>It’s taught me that love begins within, that peace starts with me, and that my worth isn’t determined by external validation but by my own self-acceptance.</p><p><br/></p><p>In the quiet moments, I continue to nurture this love for myself. And as I do, I watch the world around me shift. </p><p>Not because I’ve changed others, but because I’ve changed myself. And in that change, I’ve found a sense of freedom, a sense of peace, and a deep, unwavering connection to my own heart."</p><p>And as I do, I watch the world around me shift. Not because I’ve changed others, but because I’ve changed myself. And in that change, I’ve found a sense of freedom, a sense of peace, and a deep, unwavering connection to my own heart."</p>
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