Life, love, relationships, and friendship are elements of life that give us purpose, a sense of belonging, and fulfillment. But, life circumstances change. Relationships sometimes end, and for that matter friendships too. When this happens sometimes people are hateful, resentful, jealous, angry, hurt, rejected, and they might say or do things that cause you pause.
You have a choice when this happens. You can internalize these actions and words and allow them to have power over you, which causes negative feelings and emotions. This will affect how you feel about yourself and others and will bog you down. It is not easy to accept people as they are, not pass judgement, and forgive others as well as yourself for the pain, rejection, and anguish you feel. But, that is what is required for you to live with love and peace.
We all deserve to be happy and enjoy life. But we can’t do that if we allow others to control our emotions and state of mind. All we can do is control our emotions and outlook in life.
Someone once said you could be right or you can be happy but you can’t always be both. I would rather forgive others for what they do, than spend energy resenting others for causing me pain. In this way, I control how happy I am. The more I practice living in peace the happier I am.
I’m not suggesting that you just turn the other cheek, let others walk over you. Not at all. The point is that your in control and whatever people say or do does not need to change your mindset. If you remove the emotion, anger, resentment, rejection, feeling of lack from a situation all that is left is you. From that point you can communicate and share your thoughts in a manner that is constructive. If the other people involved react differently so be it. You can not control how others feel. Don’t let it get you down.
Peaceful beach in Maui
Image provided by Douglas Hoffman
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