I feel centered when I do the right thing, even when it’s not recognized by others or goes overlooked. I saw a quote once: “Just because you’re right doesn’t mean you win.” That got me through some situations where I chose to do the right thing (report child abuse) but did not win (at that time, but later) and struggled with the fact I wasn’t able to win right away.
I like Sarah MacLachlan’s way of putting it:
I’ve got to live my life the way I feel is right for me
might not be right for you but it’s right for me…
And Sammy Davis Jr’s version:
Whether I’m right, or whether I’m wrong
Whether I find a place in this world or never belong
I gotta be me—