Good morning, everyone!!!
Two more days and then two days off :) I've already made plans to go out to the farm for a few days. Thankfully I have a lovely place to go to destress :)
It has been a week for sure. But I've survived 100% of my days so far. So, the way I look at it, that's a plus.
I've put in some long hours over the course of the last two days, but I've accomplished a lot so that's a plus. Hopefully today is a much easier day than the last few. I could really use just one easy day this week. One where I'm done on time. One where I can just go home when I'm done for the day and not feel like I've run a marathon :)
It's weeks like this one that remind me that taking care of oneself is a must. Taking time out and just being is also good for the soul, just as much so as a good day of hard work.
I've learned over the course of time to focus on what concerns me. Not to expect things from other people, because sometimes people give all they have and it will not always meet up to your expectations. Which is fine. Sometimes what one expects and what one gets is two very different things. We just have to learn to accept this and be okay with it.
We cannot please everyone all the time. So, we just do who we are and be happy with that. We also cannot expect people to like us 100% of the time. We need to be able to find peace with that as well.
Currently, I'm pretty sure I'm not the most likeable person to several people. I'm okay with that. Because right now my focus is getting through each day. Minute by minute. And yes, some days second by second.
I made the decision to not always let people walk over me this year. You know the type, as long as you're putting up with their bullshit, then they like you. However, putting up with the bullshit isn't always in my own best interest. And besides, who wants to be likeable if you're losing a piece of yourself to be so?
You don't have to always be likeable to still care about people and what is going on in their lives. You just don't have to be in the midst of situations that do not serve you as a human being.
If being in the midst of a situation brings you stress, anger, hatred, the ability not to see the peace you wish to embrace in your life. Then it is probably a situation you should distance yourself from no matter how much you love and care for someone.
We have to let others learn their lessons in this life. We can't always be the one to 'make it right'. Sometimes people have to learn to pick themselves up to learn the lessons life is teaching.
Sometimes your hands are tied in situations you must deal with. Even when you know it's not right, you still have to put up with it because you are not the one who can make these changes. This is where I am today, learning to let go of the anger and rage that surrounds situations like these. Learning to let go of the powerless feeling and just keep moving forward. Then having to deal with the condescending attitude and self appointed God attitude that goes with the same situation.
Sitting on a high horse looking down on everyone never has served anyone in a good light. I have to work hard to keep my focus on the long term goal. To not lose myself in the negative side of the situation and maintain some sort of balance. I see clearly this is the lesson life is tossing my way this year and I must learn to hold onto that peace I so crave and not allow the other emotions to overwhelm and take over.
This is why it is so important I seek out my peaceful places. Such as the farm, walks in the woods, rides on the golf cart through the woods, seeking out places I've never been before and adventures yet to be had. It helps me keep that balance.
I'm not saying it's not okay to be angry. I am saying it is not okay to hold onto that anger and let it consume all of who you are stealing from you every ounce of peace left within your soul.
Vent it out. Be done with it. And resume your peace.
Everyone have a lovely day!!!
Blessings to all!!!
Two more days and then two days off :) I've already made plans to go out to the farm for a few days. Thankfully I have a lovely place to go to destress :)
It has been a week for sure. But I've survived 100% of my days so far. So, the way I look at it, that's a plus.
I've put in some long hours over the course of the last two days, but I've accomplished a lot so that's a plus. Hopefully today is a much easier day than the last few. I could really use just one easy day this week. One where I'm done on time. One where I can just go home when I'm done for the day and not feel like I've run a marathon :)
It's weeks like this one that remind me that taking care of oneself is a must. Taking time out and just being is also good for the soul, just as much so as a good day of hard work.
I've learned over the course of time to focus on what concerns me. Not to expect things from other people, because sometimes people give all they have and it will not always meet up to your expectations. Which is fine. Sometimes what one expects and what one gets is two very different things. We just have to learn to accept this and be okay with it.
We cannot please everyone all the time. So, we just do who we are and be happy with that. We also cannot expect people to like us 100% of the time. We need to be able to find peace with that as well.
Currently, I'm pretty sure I'm not the most likeable person to several people. I'm okay with that. Because right now my focus is getting through each day. Minute by minute. And yes, some days second by second.
I made the decision to not always let people walk over me this year. You know the type, as long as you're putting up with their bullshit, then they like you. However, putting up with the bullshit isn't always in my own best interest. And besides, who wants to be likeable if you're losing a piece of yourself to be so?
You don't have to always be likeable to still care about people and what is going on in their lives. You just don't have to be in the midst of situations that do not serve you as a human being.
If being in the midst of a situation brings you stress, anger, hatred, the ability not to see the peace you wish to embrace in your life. Then it is probably a situation you should distance yourself from no matter how much you love and care for someone.
We have to let others learn their lessons in this life. We can't always be the one to 'make it right'. Sometimes people have to learn to pick themselves up to learn the lessons life is teaching.
Sometimes your hands are tied in situations you must deal with. Even when you know it's not right, you still have to put up with it because you are not the one who can make these changes. This is where I am today, learning to let go of the anger and rage that surrounds situations like these. Learning to let go of the powerless feeling and just keep moving forward. Then having to deal with the condescending attitude and self appointed God attitude that goes with the same situation.
Sitting on a high horse looking down on everyone never has served anyone in a good light. I have to work hard to keep my focus on the long term goal. To not lose myself in the negative side of the situation and maintain some sort of balance. I see clearly this is the lesson life is tossing my way this year and I must learn to hold onto that peace I so crave and not allow the other emotions to overwhelm and take over.
This is why it is so important I seek out my peaceful places. Such as the farm, walks in the woods, rides on the golf cart through the woods, seeking out places I've never been before and adventures yet to be had. It helps me keep that balance.
I'm not saying it's not okay to be angry. I am saying it is not okay to hold onto that anger and let it consume all of who you are stealing from you every ounce of peace left within your soul.
Vent it out. Be done with it. And resume your peace.
Everyone have a lovely day!!!
Blessings to all!!!