Negativity
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Negativity
Friday, April 26, 2013
You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go
Negativity
Some people are carriers of negativity. They are storehouses of pent up anger and volatile emotions. Some remain trapped in the victim role and act in ways that further their victimization. And others are still caught in the cycle of addictive or compulsive patterns.
Negative energy can have a powerful pull on us, especially if we're struggling to maintain positive energy and balance. It may seem that others who exude negative energy would like to pull us into the darkness with them. We do not have to go. Without judgment, we can decide it's okay to walk away, okay to protect ourselves.
We cannot change other people. It does not help others for us to get off balance. We do not lead others into the Light by stepping into the darkness with them.
Today, God, help me to know that I don't have to allow myself to be pulled into negativity - even around those I love. Help me set boundaries. Help me know it's okay to take care of myself.
You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go
Negativity
Some people are carriers of negativity. They are storehouses of pent up anger and volatile emotions. Some remain trapped in the victim role and act in ways that further their victimization. And others are still caught in the cycle of addictive or compulsive patterns.
Negative energy can have a powerful pull on us, especially if we're struggling to maintain positive energy and balance. It may seem that others who exude negative energy would like to pull us into the darkness with them. We do not have to go. Without judgment, we can decide it's okay to walk away, okay to protect ourselves.
We cannot change other people. It does not help others for us to get off balance. We do not lead others into the Light by stepping into the darkness with them.
Today, God, help me to know that I don't have to allow myself to be pulled into negativity - even around those I love. Help me set boundaries. Help me know it's okay to take care of myself.
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Beautifully said....
With a great deal of Step work I realized that my part of this problem was that I picked him and chose to stay. AFter seeing I'm not a victim and that I am responsible for taking care of myself I left and my life improved dramatically. I saw there's a difference between love and need; he was my DRUG. And, how can I love someone I don't respect or trust?
Thanks!
With a great deal of Step work I realized that my part of this problem was that I picked him and chose to stay. AFter seeing I'm not a victim and that I am responsible for taking care of myself I left and my life improved dramatically. I saw there's a difference between love and need; he was my DRUG. And, how can I love someone I don't respect or trust?
Thanks!
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We do not lead others into the Light by stepping into the darkness with them.
I must stay here, and they will join me. Or not.
Beth
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