Early to rise this Sunday morning has me musing gently about my complex life. I so wish that I didn’t hurt all the people that loved me and for those still in my life I’m sorry too. I in my infinite wisdom think I can protect people from their feelings but alas this is a task even Superman would not take on.
Some friends tell me that it is I that needs to be happy before anyone else but that just doesn’t sit well with me just yet. I know that is my course now but the dead reckoning of pleasing Jack is a course I haven’t been on in my life. Although those that were in it with me might tell you otherwise. I want to believe that being transparent is the best way to happiness and it’s the one alternative I haven’t taken because I hated to hurt anyone else’s feelings. But I know that it’s the only way to be. Took long enough to figure that out.
Very proud of you JB. You are on the right path. You only have power over you. You can console those that are hurt,b1ut be clear of where they stand.
ReplyDeleteWhat makes you think anyone here on earth has "infinite wisdom" least of all us mortals. We hurt each other all the time with thoughtless words and actions. We are by nature self serving creatures. Those that fear the consequences of their behavior lack honesty and hurt others even more.
ReplyDeleteIt is all well and good to seek happiness for ones self. If your happiness results in another's pain what good is it? "Throw bread on the waters" That is where happiness lies. Happiness never comes from selfishness. You my dear are not selfish by nature. Be yourself you are just the way you were intended to be.