You don’t have to breathe if you don’t want to
You don’t have to see anyone if you don’t want to
You don’t have to insult me if you don’t like me
You don’t have to like me if you don’t want to
You don’t have to explain anything to me
You don’t have to leave if you don’t want to
You don’t have to stay out there if you can get in
You don’t have to be somebody that you are not
You don’t have to listen to me
You don’t have to give me 5 minutes of your time
You don’t owe me anything
You don’t owe yourself anything
You don’t have to beg me for something that is yours
You don’t have to put me on a pedestal
You don’t have to prove a point
You don’t have to live beyond what you can afford
Me doesn’t have to sit around and wait for that crap
Me doesn’t have to be the grown-up in this situation
Me doesn’t have to be greedy…we will have our turn
Me doesn’t have to be pretending to be something I am not
They don’t have to waste their time coming here
They don’t have to pretend with me
They don’t have to be violent
They don’t have to steal anything from here…we have enough for everybody
Do you have any other situation that you can turn into these kinds of questions?
Turn them already
Try being honest with yourself about the answers you will give
I believe you. You are capable of doing more….doing better than you did previously.
You don’t have to….
Hmm. Very thought provoking!
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Some good Monday motivation! Great read and great reminder for people to not get caught up in all of life’s chaos and just be.
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We indeed have the ability to make the choices to do things.
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Interesting and seemingly counter-intuitive prompt for motivation. By pointing out what is not necessary, you make room for what one desires to do.
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This is so meaningful… You don’t have to acept or deny anithing. You just do YOU.
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Loved this – honest and insightful as always! Always choose to do the best for yourself and others
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You don’t have to be disrespectful. You don’t have to open your mouth to criticize others or say hurtful things. You don’t have to be hateful toward people who don’t agree with you.
This was tough. I hope I added some thought provoking “you don’t have to’s”.
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it’s def something to think about. be yourself! just be
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I love this!! Such a great piece!
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amen! well said. pretty much loved every line you wrote. thanks for the motivation.
Joy at http://www.thejoyousliving.com
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Interesting post! Keep them coming! I really love how you think.
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I love this, you always write with such meaning. Life is about choice and trying your best to choose right x
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Simple words but very motivating.. Thanks for reminding that we should always be contented with what we already possess.
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Love this! So well done and an important reminder to Choose kindness and be your wonderful self. Thank you for sharing!
Aaawww…I’m very glad to hear that, Sara!
This was an extremely thought-provoking piece. It was nice to read your insights into the subject.
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Lovely poem! You should actually turn this into a song, it could be really great!
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We all have free will. It’s all about the intention and actions but sometimes you should just leave people be.
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you are such a great writer! I felt really relaxed reading this peace. kindness goes a long way!
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Great read and a wonderful reminder for every one of us. That we all have the choice in everything we do.
Thank you, Soria!