Being Who We Are

"In effect, the cost of being who you are is that you can't possibly meet everyone's expectations, and so, there will, inevitably, be external conflict to deal with -- the friction of being visible.  Still the cost of not being who you are is that while you are busy pleasing everyone around you, a precious part of you is dying inside." Mark Nepo

What a lovely way to frame the friction we can often feel in the external world as people strive to get us to do what they think we should be doing.  As caregivers I am sure you have encountered this.  Countless opinions of how you should do the caregiving ---- voiced most vigorously from those who are least likely to help with any aspect of the caregiving.  We must be true to ourselves.  It is important to consider what is in the highest and best interest of all people involved, but, ultimately, we must make decisions that are true to who we are --- regardless of what other people think.  If we also make sure that our decisions are made from a place of love and kindness, then we can be assured we will not go astray.