Every time you expect that there’s someone out there who’ll save you, you set yourself up for a disappointment.

They might come. But they might not. It’s hard to know.

Because every time you expect… you’re telling yourself that you can’t turn your life around.

You’re implying that you don’t have the power — the power to keep finding solutions and moving forward.

I’ve proven it many times (myself included). The truth is, we are the only ones who can save ourselves.

This is not to invalidate our feelings or dismiss our circumstances. Shit happens.

Acknowledge whatever emotions you have. Don’t deny them.

Still, it’s undeniable that we already have the tools and opportunities to help solve our problems. And become really amazing people (thank you, Internet). It’s crazy to think how much we overlook that.

The default thinking is that we’re helpless. That’s why we need someone (or something) to save us. We’re just humans. No wonder we ask for help.

Nothing’s wrong with asking for help. Sometimes it’s the right thing to do.

But there’s a difference between asking and expecting.

Asking is a brave act. Expecting is foolishness.

The reality is you can’t expect others as everyone has their own lives to deal with.

In fact, you can’t expect from anything — any object, event, place, etc.

Because the only one capable of saving yourself is “you.”

Go home.

That’s your starting point.