Better Judgement

First of all, thank you all for choosing to follow. It is flattering to think that you like what you read enough to wan to come back. I apologize for not writing much lately. I have been busy with the new weather. We only get so long to enjoy it, you know? I have been wanting to write, but have not been able to find the time until now & today I want to write about emotional attachment to situations.

I learned a very wise lesson a long time ago from my grandpa about reacting to things. He told me that sometimes you have to be able to detach enough from situations so that you can take a look at what is happening from a different perspective. He said imagine as if it wasn't happening to you, but like you were watching it happen to someone else. This way you don't emotionally attach to what happened & can make a clear judgment as to if there was something you could have done differently or if it was caused by something else.

Many people these days, including myself at times, have a very hard time not internalizing the things that happen in our lives. I do not discredit that there are surely times when you can & should take things to heart, if you will. The distinction that must be made is when to do so & when to avoid doing so. I think of it like my personal boundaries I set & am constantly looking to perfect. Boundaries are essential to ensure that we protect ourselves just enough while, at the same time, allowing us to also be open to what possibilities lie ahead of us. The one thing you have to ensure is that you do not set these out of fear. Setting boundaries out of fear will only stop you from seeing the potential you have inside.

My personal goal is to LOVE freely while ensuring I am treated fairly in my relationships. So, today I challenge you to imagine you were completely alone & write down what defines you & not in terms of relationships, but in terms of the things you do that you LOVE to the core. These things are you & they should be celebrated & never compromised because you are perfect the way you are. Peace, Love, & Happiness to all of you!!!

Bless You!
Thomas