Breaking Free from the strings 

Have you ever felt like your life was not your own?

I used to live like a puppet.

My emotions are controlled by the judgments of others.

 

When they wanted me to laugh 

I laughed. 

When they wanted me to cry 

I cried. 

My body worked tirelessly 

following the demands of others 

just to survive. 

Since birth, I had never truly lived for myself.

 

I thought this was normal 

that life meant being controlled by the invisible 

strings of expectations 

and time.

 

But as the years went by 

I realized how empty this existence was. 

No one truly saw me for who I was. 

They only remembered the puppet they had created.

 

I longed to break free. 

I wanted to live not as a puppet tied to strings 

but as my authentic self. 

It wasn't easy. 

Letting go of the strings meant facing fears 

doubts and the unknown

but when I finally let go.

 

When I cut the strings 

and stepped away from the control of others

I discovered something extraordinary. 

For the first time, I felt free, 

I felt alive, 

living as my true self.

I realized that life could be beautiful and fulfilling 

in ways I had never imagined. 

This journey taught me a profound Truth. 

To truly live, 

we must step away from the external controls 

and reconnect with our inner selves. 

It is only when we quiet the noise of the world 

and look within 

that we can find true freedom and happiness. 

This is the power of meditation. 

It is a journey back to yourself. 

A way to cut the strings of the past. 

Free yourself from the judgments of others 

and discover the beauty of living authentically. 

Are you ready to take that first step?

Reference: Naperville Meditation Hub.