Worth

     When one begins to ponder what a successful life consists of, many people would come to a conclusion to the effect of, "I just want to influence others and how they view the world." Many want to tie their worth  to how they are treated by others, which is, obviously, a disastrous way to approach life. To keep pushing through the troubles and turmoils of life, one needs not to depend of what others say of them because often criticisms are harsh but correct. The faith in oneself to push through such failures and not fall victim to the belief that defeat is a permanent state is what it takes to make yourself who you want to be. And the key word there is 'you' due to the fact that failure is inevitable, and you don't want to take on the unnecessary weight of others' mistakes and failures

    As a worker, have the autonomy to stand up for yourself and demand more, not just from others but yourself as well.

    As a parent, however difficult it is, find your role as a guiding force in your children's lives, instead of treating them as extensions of yourself, especially when they're adults.

    As a child, lean on your parents when necessary but don't build your whole world view centered around them, instead center it around yourself, appease yourself.

    As a friend, know that your partners in arms and not opponents on a battlefield.

    As a lover, have the integrity to resist and control yourself.

    Take care of your own business and don't bring anyone else into it because if you do that, then everything else will fall into place. You are the only person you control, so you and yours are your only responsibilities.

    Life becomes a whole lot lighter if you take care of your own business and leave others to theirs. It leaves you more capable to help others unload their baggage, if only you do you first. Even then leave yourself space to depend on only yourself.

    In the end, it's all just a balancing act.