You can't make people be or do what you want. All you can do is be unapologetic about what you want and let others show up however they can.
Gabrielle BernsteinWe're not really brought up in a culture where we believe we're meant to be happy, that peace is our birthright. It's not what we're taught; quite the opposite, actually. With all the expectations and the negative stories going on in the world, we have a lot to overcome.
Gabrielle BernsteinAt some point all lies are brought to the surface and truth comes forth no matter how hard we try to hide it.
Gabrielle BernsteinThere's a fine line between helping others and being a people pleaser, and mistaking one for the other can be hugely detrimental. When we put others' needs before our own, we deplete our energy, which can lead to depression, physical illness, and overwhelm.
Gabrielle Bernstein