The Good Work Within

I have people in my life who are upset with me. I have reached out to discuss the issue and they are not open to speaking with me. That used to tear me up. I longed for that connection again. (This is not Dave by the way. We are actually becoming good friends again!)

I know now that another’s behavior has nothing to do with me. All I can do is staying in my loving, wait, and be open to hearing what is going on when that person is ready.

Every day I am doing my work within. I have learned the only thing I have control over is how I respond to what comes up in life and how I treat myself as I respond.

I have spent a lot of time loving the places that hurt inside when I felt the overwhelm of being shut out (my perception).

What I’ve learned is I am the only one who can truly love myself and fill myself up with love. I no longer look outside for love or validation. I fill my love bank up so full that it bubbles onto those around me. I want to be with those around me but the way. When you fill yourself up with love, you attract loving people.

I tell my kids when someone shoots darts trying to hurt you, they are hurting. Say a prayer for them, then set up boundaries and take care of yourself. One day when you are filled with self-Love their darts will pass on by and the prayer your way will bring joy to your heart.

Mean people suck, but I know they are the ones who need the most love. A prayer and a boundary are key.