the reality is that sometimes
you can set all the boundaries in the world and the
stink still finds it's way in.

how do we remain in our higher selves and combat the human side
of our emotions that just want to scream "GROW THE HELL UP!"

when dealing with an unhealthy person, the truth is, you may never
get the response you so desperately wish for. sometimes all you can do is
do your best, and not sink down to low level behavior..the last thing
you want to do is match the negativity.

it may require you standing up for yourself.
it may require just walking away.

so what do you do with the emotions of it all?
im still learning that one.
its different for everyone ~ exercise, therapy, talking with
friends, praying, graffiti (kidding)... doing whatever you must to return to center.

what we decided is that the most important thing is
to not let the crap someone else is slinging
come between you and your loved ones.
and to be fierce about
protecting your love.

hate feeds off of destroying love.
bitterness feeds off seeing others miserable.
grudgefulness feeds off of stealing the future.
jealousy feeds off of seeing another crumble.
fear feeds off of the power of control.

and the mean ones are often
the saddest ones of all.

tonight i just want to rest in the love of the good people
in my life. i have an army of the greatest kind of hearts available
to me. they remind me what is true and what is important.
and when i am with them, the intensity of the drama life can
bring, just fades away.