Know When to Walk Away
Leaving the Wrong People Behind with Daniell Koepke (The Secondhand Inspiration Project)
The Secondhand Inspiration Project begins with a motivational quote and ventures wherever the creative path meanders.
“Not all toxic people are cruel and uncaring. Some of them love us dearly. Many of them have good intentions. Most are toxic to our being simply because their needs and way of existing in the world force us to compromise ourselves and our happiness. They aren’t inherently bad people, but they aren’t the right people for us. And as hard as it is, we have to let them go.” — Daniell Koepke
One of the more challenging aspects of life is figuring out when you should end a friendship.
You should walk away if someone is emotionally draining positive energy from you. It doesn’t matter who’s at fault or who’s innocent. If that person is tapping your positive energy, it’s probably time to end things.
Some of my best decisions were to back out of shitty situations. Many times, I was tentative and held on hoping things would “get better” or eventually be like they once were. But then, I remembered how short and precious life is and how silly it would be to waste it on those who are not worthy of my friendship, mentorship, energy, or love.