Nollywood actress Damilola Adegbite has shared insightful thoughts on emotional maturity, self growth and personal growth in honor of her 40th birthday.
Damilola took to her instagram page sharing heartfelt advice, encouraging her followers to own their happiness and stop placing unrealistic expectations on others.
“Nobody owes you anything, she emphasized that understanding that truth can set one free from disappointments, heartbreak and unmet expectations, life doesn’t always go as planned, and people may not always reciprocate kindness or recognize our efforts.Instead of reacting with disappointment, it is better to learn, observe and move on.
She said, “One of the most liberating truths you will ever learn, that will set you free from disappointments, heartbreak, and unmet expectations, is that nobody owes you anything.
She continued saying,
“Sometimes, the people you show up for will not show up for you. Sometimes, your hard efforts will go unnoticed. Sometimes, that apology you are waiting for will not come,” she said.
“If you understand that nobody owes you anything, you make your life better. Somebody shows you love, care, attention, in whatever way of form, it’s not your entitlement.
“They choose to care, they don’t have to. You are not owed anything, my darling. Not success, not opportunities. You work for it, and when it comes, if it comes, you must honour it. So when people don’t treat you in a certain way, instead of you being mad, observe, learn and keep moving.
“Your peace is your power. Don’t give it away because someone couldn’t meet you “where you are”; they might not even know “where you are.”
“Learn how not to be offended. It will help you a great deal. That’s all I wanted to say today, my darling. Have a beautiful rest of the week.”
