🌱 Between the True Goal and “What Seems Right”

Lately, I’ve been thinking.I’ve always tried to honor “what I truly want deep inside.”And yet…I sometimes find myself swayed by values that seem right in the eyes of the world.

“You should earn more.”“You need to work harder.”“You should be doing at least this much.”

Some days, those voices feel like they’re coming from inside me.But are they really my voice?Is my soul actually saying YES to them?

What I truly want is…

💫 To live gently, savoring each day

💫 To act in alignment with my inner wishes, not external pressure

💫 To choose what feels true rather than what looks correct

Still, every time I’m exposed to what society praises as “right” or “great,”my quiet, authentic desires feel like they’re about to be drowned out.

But I don’t want to lose sight of what I really want anymore.Even if it looks like the long way around.Even if it doesn’t shine in the eyes of others.I want to keep walking the path that feels good to me.

📌 If you ever find yourself shaken by what seems “right” around you,that may be a sign that your sensitivity is still alive and well.

“You need X amount saved by this age.”“If you run a business, you should be doing at least this.”“Success looks like this.”

But… what are we living for?To succeed? To become famous?Or—maybe—it’s simply to be happy?

Do you believe you’ll become happy after success?

What does happiness even mean to you?Is it about achieving something?

Is it about meeting others’ expectations?

How much would it take for you to feel truly satisfied?

Do you have to suffer on the way there?

Can’t you just… be content right now?

💭 Is it wrong to be satisfied with who I am today?

💭 If I’m content now, does that mean I’ll stop growing?

🕊️ What if you gave yourself just a little space to listen to your true voice?

If you decide that life is supposed to be hard, it probably will be.But is there really a problem with deciding that life can be fun?

“This will make me happy.”“If I just get there, I’ll be fulfilled.”

Maybe those things don’t actually exist.Maybe happiness isn’t found in the outcome, but in deciding to be happy right now—no matter the circumstances.

You don’t need permission. You don’t need to prove anything. You only need one thing to choose it for yourself.

And then, stay there—in that space of self-chosen contentment—for as long as you can.

🌟 Rate yourself highly.See yourself clearly.Believe in your worth and your path.

That’s what psychology, the law of attraction, and even most success theories all say.

Recognize yourself. Love yourself. Trust your ability.There is no need to compare yourself to anyone else.

💗 Praise isn’t just for children. We all need to recognize ourselves. To be satisfied with ourselves. To love ourselves.

That’s where it all begins.

Start today.

🖋 Mitsu Emig MSW(Master of Social Work) of the University of Michigan

 |Certified Hypnotherapist & Coach

Harvard (Radcliffe) Management Program | University of Michigan MSW

Based in NYC｜Author in Japan & the U.S.｜Zoom sessions available

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