When you stop living your life based on what others think of you real life begins. At that moment, you will finally see the door of self acceptance opened.

Shannon L. Alder
When you stop living your life based on what others...
When you stop living your life based on what others...
When you stop living your life based on what others...
When you stop living your life based on what others...
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When you finally stop caring what others think of you, your whole life will change. When you stop living for others, you can finally live for yourself. You can then see yourself as a good person and a good friend. You can begin to heal the negative parts of your life that are rooted in your past or in your childhood.

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