Hooks & Chains

The way we perceive the world stems from our upbringing, our environment, our experiences and those we spend the most time with. This is what shapes our thoughts and desires. We believe it is fully our own, yet these external forces are the real culprits that have shaped and formed us. We are there, in our Authenticity, under the layers. 

Are you happy with your life? Have you looked at these external creators? If you are attached to them and they are part of the reason that your life is unhappy and miserable, then, will you be honest with yourself about it?

What do you want your life to be? Only you can decide that and only you can work toward that. Even if you are in an emotionally, mentally, and psychically abusive, narcissistic relationship, you have so much more power than you believe you do. I know, that was my experience as well. I remember the actual body feeling and belief that it was completely impossible to leave the relationship. It felt like there were heavy hooks and chains inside my body and my brain that prevented me from leaving. I couldn’t remove myself from that situation for a long time. But I stand here today to declare that it is possible to do. The chains that you feel on your heart and your mind can only be released by you doing the work of self honesty, self integrity and self respect. Once you remain persistent on this path, you will have the strength to leave and your life will be unlike anything you can imagine right now…and it will be for the better.

~Janice M. Burke

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