Yesterday’s Tut.com “Note from the Universe” spoke loudly to me:
The need to clarify, explain, or justify oneself in personal relationships, is always self-serving.
Hey, that’s OK, Jennifer, I serve you all the time. What’s important, though, is knowing the truth about why you felt the need, because it often points to insecurities that could be dealt with in more effective ways.
Hi-Ho!
The Universe
That Universe sure is smart! While it’s not the prettiest Pixie part & something I’m certainly working on, I have been known to over-explain. Pixiesis & I laugh that we construct air-tight alibis when declining invitations, even when no reason is required. I’ve gotten much better about knowing that “I don’t feel like it,” is all the answer I need inside to know what to do on the out. That said, I still might add the odd “I just have to…” Old habits do indeed die hard!
Still digging deep, I’m making plenty of progress with what lies beneath. It’s not always easy to face the fears but that insight - the knowing why - is the first step to eradicating the occasional insecure (& not terribly attractive) behavior. Real change comes when the girl inside gets growing with love from the wise woman who’s learned to walk her talk in this world. I feel very fortunate to be surrounded by souls willing, able & enthused to go though the hard parts with me. As a friend’s father says it best, today’s “just another day at Earth School.”
I’ll leave you with this: “No,” is a complete sentence. But I’m sure happy to holler “Yes” loud & proud, too. Aren’t you?
p.s. idahochrispy, I’m penning your requested “Dear Pixie” post. It’s not an easy question for me but one I know needs & deserves an answer. Thanks for being such a patient person!
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Patient, maybe. Probably distracted is more accurate. Just got back from opening football weekend in Oakland. Hooray for the Huskies knocking off the Broncos! I’ll appreciate your advice when it comes, but in the mean-time, I’ll try to live in the moment and not “hold my breath”.
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