Words from actor Anthony Hopkins

Let go of the people who are not ready to love you. That's the hardest thing you'll have to do in your life and it will be the most important. Stop having difficult conversations with people who don't want to change. Stop showing up for people who have no interest in your presence. I know your instinct is to do everything possible to gain the esteem of those around you, but it's an impulse that robs your time, your energy, your mental and physical health. When you start fighting for a life of joy, interest and commitment, not everyone will be willing to follow you to that place. That doesn't mean you have to change who you are, it means you have to let go of the people who are not willing to follow you. If you are excluded, insulted, forgotten or ignored by the people you give your time to, you are not doing yourself any favours by continuing to offer them your energy and your life. The truth is that you are not for everyone and not everyone is for you. That's what makes it so special when you meet people with whom you have friendship or love. You will know how precious it is because you have experienced what it is not. There are billions of people on this planet, and you will find many of them at your level of interest and commitment. If you stop showing up, they may not be looking for you. If you stop trying, the relationship is over. Maybe if you stop messaging, your phone will go dark for weeks. That doesn't mean you ruined the relationship, it means that the only thing that kept it going was the energy that only you gave to keep it going. That's not love, it's attachment. It's giving a chance to those who don't deserve it! You deserve so much more. The most valuable thing you have in your life is your time and energy, as both are limited. The people and things you give your time and energy to will define your existence. When you realise this, you will begin to understand why you get so upset when you spend time with people, activities or spaces that don't suit you and shouldn't be around you. You will begin to realise that the most important thing you can do for yourself and for everyone around you is to protect your energy more than anything else. Make your life a safe haven where only ′′ compatible ′′ people are allowed with you. You are not responsible for saving anyone. You are not responsible for convincing them to be better. It's not your job to exist for people and give them your life! You deserve real friendships, real commitments and complete love with healthy and prosperous people. Choosing to distance yourself with harmful people will give you the love, appreciation, happiness and protection you deserve