Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight, and bull-strong.
I've had a lot of trouble with my fences (boundaries). My boundaries need to be high, tight and strong. They've had some awfully big holes in them allowing things and critters to get in AND out.
A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor.
Addiction is a whole lot faster than I am.
Do not corner something that you know is meaner than you.
I don't ever want to put myself between an addict and their DOC. They feel cornered and they will do things to get back to it that will leave me battered and bruised--emotionally, psychologically and spiritually.
When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty and look like an idiot.
Been there......done that.
Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
Duct tape.....yeah.....duct tape comes in handy.
Don't interfere with somethin' that ain't bothering you none.
A gentle reminder for me to pay attention to what is within MY hoolahoop.
Most of the stuff people worry about, ain't never gonna happen anyway.
hmmmm.....I've noticed this.....so why the heck do I keep doing it? lol
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lotta that comes from bad judgment.
So.....ok.....I'll forgive myself for the bad judgement......when I know better I do better.
If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around.
Freedom.....this made me think of you. I suspect your furry friends wouldn't pay much attention to me if I tried to tell them what to do.
Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, and leave the rest to God.
Bottom line.....Let go and let God.
I can apply every single line to something I've learned in recovery. My dear husband grew up on a cattle ranch/farm/logging and he always seems to have "program" knowledge without ever having been in a 12 step program. This explained why.
I love it too.
gentle hugs
ke