TODAY’S LIFE LESSON: needs to be cranked all the way up to REVELATION, for those of us who have spent our lives in a position of being judged, criticized, or condemned because of our beliefs or gentle nature, here is a light bulb moment! We are not required to play the role of listener or victim for others who are needing to vent their stuff!
When we are in the presence of family or friends who use us as their dumpster and then walk away feeling better, we are not living our best life. Just because we are compassionate and caring – doesn’t mean we need to sit and listen to the rantings and ravings of those who are not willing or able to take responsibility for their own reflections.
In order to be fully respected for who we are, we must learn to simply smile and acknowledge their moment while turning to walk away and leave them to their own devices. This allows you to maintain self respect while teaching them some level of awareness that you are not available for their use and abuse.
REVEAL= exposing the truth no matter what or how it feels
REVEL= taking pleasure in the moment even if it’s painful to let go
REVELATION= the moment you recognize it is all about you – or has nothing to do with you