“During our youth, our view of the world tends to be open, trusting and generous. We approach others with a noble and innocent disposition. At that time, we learn to love unconditionally, to forgive easily and to justify the behavior of others with explanations that soften the damage.
It’s natural: we are learning to live, to coexist, to form bonds. We allow many people to cross the threshold of our lives without suspicion, without filters. We trust because we still don’t understand the importance of taking care of the inner space we inhabit.
But with the passing of the years, experience teaches us another lesson. We learn that there are those who, due to unresolved wounds or persistent conflicts, carry storms that they try to unleash on others. People whose constant presence drains energy, confuses, manipulates or unbalances.
Identifying them is not always easy. Sometimes they hide behind smiles, gestures of need, flattery, praise, friendship, admiration or an apparent closeness. But time reveals the essential: if someone darkens your mood, disturbs your peace of mind or alters your stability, that relationship deserves an honest review.
Protecting your mental health is not selfish: it is a form of self-love. Distancing yourself from those who constantly generate conflict, absorb your energy or play with your well-being is an act of clarity. Life is not meant to be a constant struggle with those who feed off chaos.
You are not obliged to bear the internal battles of others. You do not have to allow yourself to be dragged into labyrinths that you did not build. You deserve serenity, meaningful relationships, people who build and do not destroy.
Breaking with toxic people is a brave thing to do. It means firmly saying “enough”, even if your voice trembles. It means putting yourself first. It means understanding that your peace is worth more than any shared story, any broken promise, any bond that hurts more than it nourishes.
Surround yourself with sincere and honest people who lift you up, who inspire you, who care for you, who listen to you. You are not here to be anyone’s emotional lifeline. You are here to build a life that feels authentic, luminous, yours.
Believe me, emotional freedom begins where tolerance for what hurts you ends.”
Prabhuji
