don't take things personally

I have discovered that when I give to much weight to the thoughts or the actions of someone else, I am neglecting myself in some area. Usually the fault,( If I should even call it that) lies in the fact that I am focusing my energies in the wrong place and it’s time to go within. Truth is in the stillness and I often have the tendency to distract myself with the mindless busywork of worrying. So I am focusing my energies on Lovin the Skin I’m In. This leaves no room for worrying because loving yourself takes alot of work. You really don’t have the time or the energy to worry about the other stuff. I am not talking about the superfical stuff. Bur the unconditional stuff that breeds truth and healing.

I have always been a sensitive person. When I was little I would cry when I heard a fire engine because I knew someone somewhere was hurting. Since that time I have learned that I am empathic. I have also learned that I don’t have to accept other people’s opinions just because I understand their feelings and their energy.
Since making this goal I have learned that life is far too valuable to clutter with someone’s expectations of you. Everyone else is just doing the best they can with what they have and that has absolutely nothing to do with who I am. I have also learned that I am or was a terrible enabler. No one can save anyone else, especially from themself. When I was younger my mother used to tell me to consider the source when I was internalizing someone’s misconception of me or my intentions. It has taken decades but I have finally internalized that statement. I am the one true source I need to consider. Spending time connecting with my true self keeps me from misinterpreting the actions of the outside world. In order for me to stop taking things personally, I have to do what’s needed to take care of me, the complete triad: spiritually, mentally and emotionally. I now see that when I am too concerned with what’s going on outside, it’s time for me to go within.