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When we value ourselves, we stop running after people who never run to us.

Growth doesn't make us cold, it makes us choose to use our hearts with people who appreciate it.

We don't have to explain ourselves every time, we don't have to win anyone's heart, and we don't have to be in a place to prove our worth all the time.

Sometimes retreating is not.

Because of losing, but because knowing that peace is worth more than force.

When we start to love ourselves enough, we say less, expect less, but enjoy life more.

Because the right person won't make us tired of being ourselves.

And today...Are you trying for someone who appreciates you or is trying for someone who has never seen you???

# Positive power # Encouragement every day # lemon 8 diary # Lemon 8 Howtoo

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