Feel Quote by Briga Heelan
“I was in New York and was pursuing musical theater, and it didn't feel right. I felt I was forcing myself to do things and be things that I wasn't, all the time. I wasn't listening to what I wanted to do. I was listening to what I thought I should do.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Entertainment magazine feature, 2019
She realized she was pursuing a path that didn’t align with her true passions, forcing herself into roles that felt inauthentic.
In simple terms: Follow your own desires, not others’ expectations.
Listen to your inner voice before committing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- artistic pursuits
- life planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you do if you ignored others’ expectations?
- How can you identify your true interests?
Societal expectations can make authenticity hard to maintain.