Vex King

Homeless but not hopeless. Life didn’t give me a way, so I created one.

People may call you selfish when you stop overextending, and that’s okay. You’re not here to be endlessly available, endlessly accepting, endlessly giving. You’re allowed to pause before you say “yes.” You’re allowed to disappoint people in order to honour yourself.

Control what you can, let go of what you can't, unless you want to suffer in the process. When it comes to our relationships, we can communicate our needs, our non-negotiables, and our boundaries, but what other people do is up to them. How you respond is up to you.

When you start building something meaningful, whether it’s your mindset, career, health, or inner peace, you realize you don’t have the energy to feed what doesn't feed you. Growth and healing become your priority.

People-pleasing also looks like: Dismissing your dreams to meet your family’s expectations.

What once felt dull now feels like peace.

It's not always about you. Some people dislike your peace because it exposes their chaos.

The best revenge against your past is a future you’re excited about.

People-pleasing feels like kindness on the surface, but it’s really fear in disguise. Fear of being disliked. Fear of conflict. Fear of being alone. True kindness comes from freedom. It chooses to love without needing control or approval.

Open-minded people make room for more beauty. They appreciate different styles of music, diverse cultures, and people who see the world differently. Those with a wider palette for love see more colour in the world around them.

Regulating your nervous system is a form of service. When you're calm, others feel safe too.

Stop waiting for burnout to justify your rest. Your well-being matters just as much when nothing is falling apart.

Be a decent human.

Don’t wait for someone else to love you the way you dream of being loved. Be that person for yourself. Speak kindly to yourself. Show up for yourself. Keep promises to yourself. The deeper you love yourself, the more aligned your relationships will become.

Young love asks, “Do you love me?” Mature love asks, “How can I love you better?” It's less about constantly being swept off your feet and more about having someone willing to sweep the floor with you.

Never be afraid to pursue a more meaningful life. You’ll go through jobs you dislike, disloyal friends, naysayers, losses, rejection and loneliness as you strive toward your dreams. Nevertheless, continue to stay true, without letting society stop you on your path.

There’s strength in staying, yes. But there’s also deep wisdom in walking away. Some things aren’t meant to be forced, just released.

If your peace leaves the room, follow it out.

Kindness that excludes yourself is self-abandonment. Without boundaries, it becomes a breeding ground for resentment, exhaustion, and self-neglect. You’re allowed to protect your light.

Growth changes who you look up to. Suddenly, the humble are magnetic. The kind are powerful. And the ones who don’t chase attention become the most captivating of all.