Permission slip

Written by: Khadeja

I give myself permission to want the best in life.

I give myself permission to put myself first.

I give myself permission to let my feelings float to the surface and be seen by others.

I give myself permission to show my displeasure when I get offended by other’s comments/actions towards me without worrying about upsetting them.

I give myself permission to withdraw from the social scene in order to tend to my own needs.

I give myself permission to select which relationships I want to nourish at any given time.

I give myself permission to accept the fact that I cannot make everyone happy at the same time. Everyone gets their turn.

I give myself permission to break away from the expectations of society and embrace the freedom that comes with choosing what I want to do and how.

I give myself permission to grow a thicker skin and not pay attention to other’s opinion. Because in the end, everyone has an opinion yet not everyone has the tact and common sense to know when they should be voiced.

I give myself permission to remove the mask of perfection that I have become so attached to.

I give myself permission to be human.