09/07/2025
We can't force someone to see our worth, to reciprocate our effort, or to meet us where we are. No matter how much we give, say, or show, if someone isn’t open or willing, our energy won’t change their perspective. It’s a difficult reality — especially when our intentions are good — but forcing connection, love, or understanding only leads to frustration and pain. People come to things in their own time, or sometimes not at all.
What we can control is how we respond. We can choose to set boundaries, to protect our peace, and to invest our energy where it’s valued. Letting go of the need to convince someone doesn’t mean we’ve failed; it means we’ve realized our self-worth doesn’t depend on someone else’s recognition. In the end, peace often comes not from changing others, but from accepting what we cannot force.
— Balt
