Follow Your Own Path

One mustn't strive to live up to someone else's standards; you are~enough
















Alexis Y.
02/24/2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Faulkner Avatar
February 28, 2021 at 6:09 PM
So well put, you must follow your own path, not someone else's~
Proxenos Avatar
February 25, 2021 at 12:59 PM
Self confidence and self worth are so important, live up to your standards, and own them! Great Monoku, Be well dear Alexis Jennifer from across the pond. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Balasubramanian Avatar
February 25, 2021 at 3:30 AM
WoW wonderful, inspirational. I have done that in life, now changed myself. Thanks for sharing, take care, Rama
Andresen Avatar
February 25, 2021 at 2:55 AM
- Absolutely ... completely unique :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Pandit Avatar
February 24, 2021 at 12:22 PM
Powerful words of wisdom, Alexis. Nicely done.
De Beaulieu Avatar
February 24, 2021 at 12:14 PM
Hello alexis Y. good advice. I like this message. God bless Enjoy your day my friend.
Cunningham Avatar
February 24, 2021 at 11:24 AM
So true Alexis, wise words, always paddle your own canoe. Tom
Leffanta Avatar
February 24, 2021 at 11:02 AM
Always upsetting to see parents attempting to clone their children instead of developing their individuality ......Aloha! Rico
Sands Avatar
February 24, 2021 at 11:01 AM
Very true Alexis. Great reminder :)
Buhagiar Avatar
February 24, 2021 at 9:12 AM
Agreed, you are on your onw, but with God's help able to attain heavenly bliss.
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