Own your stuff

No, it has nothing to do with material things, but all to do with your feelings and emotions.

A dear friend called me today and said that one of her best friends had started to act so strange lately. When my friend shared feelings that were challenging, her friend did not want to hear about it and dismissed those feelings as unnecessary.

I am not saying that I "own my stuff" all the time, but I have got much better at realizing when it has to do with the other person and not with me. It is not always easy to remove yourself from what others project to you, but mostly it is their stuff, not yours.

To own your stuff is one of the ways to become more and more your own person and feel empowered.

Image from Burney Falls in northern California - my own image.