The world is made up of 3 types of events. 1) events that I have control 2) events that I have influence 3) everything else And always be on the look out for opportunity to bring events closer.
For the negative people in my life, I can choose to cut them out, I can choose to be a positive influence for them, and I can choose to do nothing and ignore them.
I hope you find the peace that you desire!
Shripriya
· 10 months ago
When I say "cut them out", I mean do nothing and ignore them.
Finding peace is a daily effort... :)
Eileen
· 10 months ago
hello, it's me stalking you again. LOL - seriously, love this post as I just ended a 17 yr old friendship for exactly the reasons you listed - the psychic energy to be w/her was too great. The interesting part is that she was the one who initiated the falling out by leaving me in a store - when only an hour before she was pontificating about passive/aggressive behavior - ironic. I chose then to end it... and her self-righteous rant she emailed me about my lack of response sealed the deal - I must admit she made it easy, and a heavy burden has been lifted out of my life - free at last!
Shripriya
· 10 months ago
LOL. And good for you! It's hard to be bold and take the step, but once you do, it is awesome :)
TGFI
· 10 months ago
Yes ma'am! :-)
I hope G and J are enjoying sights and sounds in India ..and this post hits home. So thanks again.
Shripriya
· 10 months ago
You are very welcome!
And yes, so far they are having quite a fun time here - so many new experiences.
amreekandesi
· 10 months ago
Indeed, in today's harsh climate (literally and figuratively) it is very important to focus on the positives in life, if one wants to lead a happy life!
miapan
· 10 months ago
Can totally relate to this. In fact, it is recommended that we cull our facebook (or other such networking sites) friends' list once in a while....or as Robin Sharma put it, do a clean sweep and get on with life. But I guess it's easier said than done .....specially in countries like India where people (are relatively more tolerant?) still don't mind living in each other's pockets.
ra
· 10 months ago
hear hear! it's hard to do, especially with close family...but ignoring is a good way!
PK
· 9 months ago
This post reminds me of a quote of Edith Wharton's that is the best definition of resilience -
In spite of illness, in spite even of the archenemy sorrow, one can remain alive long past the usual date of disintegration if one is unafraid of change, insatiable in intellectual curiosity, interested in big things, and happy in small ways.
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The world is made up of 3 types of events.
1) events that I have control
2) events that I have influence
3) everything else
And always be on the look out for opportunity to bring events closer.
For the negative people in my life, I can choose to cut them out, I can choose to be a positive influence for them, and I can choose to do nothing and ignore them.
I hope you find the peace that you desire!
Finding peace is a daily effort... :)
:-)
I hope G and J are enjoying sights and sounds in India
..and this post hits home. So thanks again.
And yes, so far they are having quite a fun time here - so many new experiences.
In spite of illness, in spite even of the archenemy sorrow, one can remain alive long past the usual date of disintegration if one is unafraid of change, insatiable in intellectual curiosity, interested in big things, and happy in small ways.