It took decades of negative experiences and hurts to build up your bad habits, defenses & issues; it'll take time to tear them down - cut yourself some slack

When you believe in your dreams and realize that you are deserving and capable, no earthly being can stop you. You will no longer require external approval in order to feel validated. You will develop tenacity and perseverance. Most importantly, you will eventually reach your goals.

So what the folk you expected to be happiest about your positive growth are your biggest doubters, haters & detractors. It sucks, but is not a show stopper. Don't get mad, get great

Sometimes we feel bad for wanting to move on, but I really believe that folk either help or hinder...there's no in between. If most of the folk in your 5 do not represent the you you want to be, perhaps it's time for a new 5, dag on it!

When people are exposed to the possibilities, even for the briefest of moments, paradigms can shift in powerful ways. It's hard to keep an eagle willfully land bound once it knows flight is a possibility.

it is estimated that we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. So, the state of our health, attitude, income, outlook on life - you name it, can all be determined by taking a look at the 5 closest people in your circle.