Shaurya Kapoor

“Be okay with disappointing people and being the villain in their story. It doesn’t mean that you’re a bad person; it simply means that they expected something of you that you didn’t wish to be, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Some people are impossible to please. They will never be happy with you, even if you bring mountains to their feet. You can make their pain your own, and they’ll still end up adding to your pain. They’ll try to guilt you into believing you’re a bad person for not living up to their expectations, but that doesn’t mean they’re right. If you’ve given your best in a relationship, friendship or any bond, and you know your intentions have been pure all along, if you’ve tried to take into consideration their needs and desires and have always tried to practice kindness even on days when it was difficult, by letting them go, you’re not losing anything at all. It’s okay to let someone go if they’re hampering your peace and are determined to take your efforts for granted while constantly demanding more from you.”
― Shaurya Kapoor, The Art of Not Overthinking: Believing in Yourself and Building Your Dream Life