As I waded through the multitude of posts here on Face Book, I noticed something interesting. There appeared to be a common theme with respect to resolutions -- very interesting! To say the least! The common thread was (and I have paraphrased here)...
Instead of wasting all your time and energy on those who are hell-bent on tearing you down, on those who are only interested in what they can get out of you, on those who spread, and continue to to spread, their vile negativity at every turn -- Focus only on those who care about you and you them.
My "New Year's Eve party" this year was sitting here in my office, working on my blogs and articles as I listened to Delilah on the radio. As the show progressed, Delilah urged her listeners to resolve to let go of those who bring us down and make every effort to keep us there. To leave those people who refuse to help make the world a better place behind in the old year.
I found that message very in sync. In fact, I took it as a sign. I had been mulling over what theme I would use to kick off my new year blogs and notes. And my ever faithful friend and co-creator The Universe once again came through for me!
Instead of rehashing the same old dramas -- let them go! I know you get tired of being the "bigger person" and being the one that takes the "higher road" -- but what are you really attempting to prove by engaging people who have nothing better to do than bring others down and keep them there? What are you really trying to prove by engaging them in their stupidity? Seriously ... what are you trying to prove in this regard? That you can be the bigger dumb ass?
State your case, present your evidence and then just LET IT GO!
It is a proven fact -- people will believe what they want to believe -- NO MATTER WHAT! No matter the amount of evidence, no matter what you say or do -- they will choose to believe what they want to believe!
So just let it GO! Stop wasting so much time and energy on people who choose to believe the worst about you. They don't matter! So do yourself a favor and STOP wasting your precious time and energy on people who truly don't matter!
Instead of seeing everything and everybody who disagrees with you as negative ... see from their point of view! You may actually learn something!
Believe it or not ... Everything and everyone that you either disagree with and/or feel uncomfortable around or just don't plain understand is NOT "negative."
Sadly, seeing the negative in everything and everybody that stirs a hint of discomfort or anything or anybody they don't agree with seems to be a running theme within the so called "spiritual" and paranormal communities. My advice to each of these communities: Get some knowledge, Get some understanding and take some classes on LISTENING!
Instead of following behind this one or that one ... why not try walking side by side? You'll find the view a lot better!
Instead of asking why -- try asking ... Why Not? Instead of asking "Why Me?" Try asking Why not me?
Whether or not you choose to accept the understanding that YOU are here for many reasons ... the fact of the matter is ... You are! And this isn't some hoity toity metaphysical mumbo jumbo speak either. If you are a Christian, Master Teacher Jesus taught this very thing. The lesson of the Sparrow is something I urge you to revisit. For all others from different religious teachings ... I am willing to wager your master teachers taught the same thing in various ways. I urge you to revisit these teachings as well.
Instead of asking "What is my purpose here?" Take a good look at what you are doing now. Weigh it against what makes your heart soar! What makes time non-existent. Are you doing what makes your heart soar? Is time non-existent when you are involved in this work? If it does -- then you have found one of many purposes of your being here. If it does not -- then why aren't you doing what makes your heart soar? What are you waiting on?
Instead of rushing around every day, take five minutes to do something for yourself. Five minutes is all that is being asked. Don't wait until your body makes that decision for you.
Instead of trying to be the person someone else wants you to be or live the life someone else wants you to live -- Just Be Your Self! Live your life in such a way that brings you joy.
Oscar Wilde said it best! "Be yourself! Everybody else is taken!"
Instead of asking ... "why don't I have anybody to love?" Ask ... "who can I love today?" HINT: the one that needs your love the most can be found waiting in your bathroom mirror!
With the multitudes of elderly, children and animals-- military folks without family, people in the hospital and folks in prisons and jails, homeless people, etc. who are without someone -- you might want to consider taking time each week showing love to them! You will be amazed how you will transform and even more amazed how your entire world transforms!
There are endless amount of "Insteads" just waiting for you. These are just a few to get you started in this New Year!
About Julia
Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality. Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience. In the style of Erma Bombeck, Julia utilizes her own brand of humor and down to earth demeanor to get her messages across in an all so delightful way.
