My life has been dominated by an identity that doesn't support the reality I am creating. That identity includes being small, playing small, and having small results. It includes small relationships, small beliefs, and small standards. There is no room for big things in a place only designed for small things. I am letting go of the small life in favor of a big one.
To those who have known me for a long time, and have seen many sides of me and my life, I request one of two things:
Either (1) you support what I am up to and let go of who you've known me to be.
Or (2) you leave and take your judgments and limiting view of me with you.
I cannot afford to be held captive by the way people of my past perceive me. It will keep me anchored to a way of being and version of reality that I am not interested in experiencing anymore.
I have changed. I am a different person now.
I do not hide myself in favor of safety from perceived danger. I do not keep my opinions to myself. I do not muzzle my voice for you to run over me and feel powerful.
I am a person of strength, authenticity, and integrity.
I do what I say. I create results. I share my life and who I am truly.
I put up with less and less of my own BS, and thus I will put up less with yours.
At the very least, those who I keep closest to me will have standards equal or higher than mine when it comes to growth, success, authenticity, communication, and integrity.
You will either resonate with that or leave eventually.
I cannot, I will not carry those that resist the path of legacy and growth. You are on your own. Find somebody else to leech onto and validate your version of life.
The part that saddens me is the letting go of people whom I love dearly.
I am reading "The Alchemist" right now. In it I learned that there are some people who simply are not interested in realizing their dreams. Instead, some people would rather keep their lives the same in fear of change. Meaning, not everyone seeks to live this path that I am on. Just as I don't seek to live the path that they are on.
And although I have many friends and family, not all of them are meant to be intimate supporters of my journey. Although they are friends and family, they are just people.
All of this to say...I cannot stay behind for anyone in sacrifice of my journey, purpose, and mission. That would be irresponsible to those whose lives depend on my moving forward.
You understand.
Much Love,
GS
