Don’t say, “I deserve this” or anything like that.

Don’t say, “I deserve this” or anything like that.

Look around—ppl don’t owe you anything, and you don’t owe them anything either. Don’t go to someone expecting something in return. And never tell people, “I deserve this...”

Some people say, “At least, I deserve a thank you.”

That’s a messed-up way of thinking.

Why....?

Because when you do something expecting a return—whether it’s gratitude, love, respect, or anything else—you’re no longer doing it from a real place. You’re just making a transaction. That’s not real kindness. That’s not real love.

Helping people is good, but don’t help them because you think they’ll give you something back. Help because you truly want to.

Talking to someone is good, but don’t expect them to feel something for you in return.

If you talk to someone, don’t assume they will help you, love you, care for you, or change their opinion about you. Just talk. Without expectations.

Love someone, but don’t expect the same love in return.

Care for someone, but don’t expect the same care back.

Give, but don’t keep track of what you receive.

Saying, “I deserve this” is the quickest way to disappoint yourself. Because the truth is—nobody owes you anything.

So do things because you want to. Feel things because you choose to. But never expect. Never assume you're owed anything....