Some pain is simply the normal grief of human existence. That is pain that I try to make room for. I honor my grief.
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You get to decide what energy you choose to download in any moment. No one but you gets to decide who you wish to be.
Interpretation
What this quote means
You have the power to control your own mindset and identity.
This quote emphasizes personal agency and the importance of self-determination. It suggests that we each have the ability to choose how we respond to situations and who we become, reinforcing the idea that our energy and self-perception are ultimately our own choices, independent of external influences.
Themes
EnergySelf-DeterminationMindsetIdentityChoice
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth and self-improvement.
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