June 8 - soberpod.com

“The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.”

― Henry David Thoreau

Some of us just need permission to be ourselves. We need to know that it’s okay to show our true selves. Some of us will live all of our lives wearing someone else’s skin while we hide from showing who we really are. Also known as “a quiet desperation.” This act of hiding behind a mask and pretending in every area of our lives is painful. While we numb out and ingest anything to make us feel better (or not at all), we only cause more harm in that process. This only encourages us to hide more and suffer longer. It’s a compounding cyclical and silent desperation. For those needing permission to break down, give up, give in, surrender, let go, and just hurt out loud, consider this reading today your official permission.

Reflections

In what areas of your life do you look for permission? For what do you need permission from others to do, even though you really don’t need anyone’s permission?

Daily Challenge

If you need to cry, cry. You have permission.