How much of our lives are spent trying to please others? Trying to read the room to figure out what is expected of us. Looking for acceptance the old shuck-and-jive. The many roles we play, the hats we wear To satisfy something outside of ourselves Thinking: this will be the thing Once we solve for this problem Life will make sense We will be happy How many years have we spent doing this? But that’s not how it works. People ask: What would you tell your younger self If given the opportunity? I know what I would do, I would go back in time and tell her: Stop looking for love, stop trying to please others Look for yourself - Go find yourself first. then Life will make sense and you will be happy