The greatest gift you can give someone….
Sadly, mean people are just a fact of life and my heart goes out to all who have been the target of mean people. Passive aggressive people. Or just plain aggression. Some of these targeted oeioke are some of the nicest people you’d ever want to know.
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These are times in which we all are finding out who we do and don’t want in our orbit. Also times in which whatever we can give is sorely needed.
Yep. It’s all about the giving.
I’ve released people in the past. Some stayed away and that’s fine. Some came back and we have a new understanding. As long as people are kind, it’s okay.
Yes, as the song says, “in the end, only kindness matters….”
So very, very true, Carol. If someone does not lift you or at least support you, they are contributing to your anxiety and stress. And who needs more of that?
I had a friend years ago–a good friend, I thought. But after a year or two of friendship, I came away from every visit feeling like I’d been hugging a cactus. I finally asked my Husby if it was right to feel so down after a visit with one’s supposedly ‘best friend’. He told me what you just said. “If someone is mean to you, let them go.”
And I did. It was both the saddest and happiest day to date.
I see her every now and again. During one of those brief visits, she told me she was meanest to those she felt most intimidated by. I’m intimidating?! Gasp. It was a pseudo-apology at best. But it’s something…
Oh wow. At least she had self awareness and was honest with you. But you are such an obviously sweet soul, so intimidating? That surprises me.
At some point in our lives, we learn that life is too short, and letting go can be one of the greatest gifts to ourselves. So can giving to others in need if one can afford it. I’ve been witness to the other end of it (i.e. living near a disaster zone but only marginally affected); it’s an eye opener.