As I've reflected on the more abysmal experiences I've been having with people since relocating to this land of strange, this graphic resonated deeply within my heart this morning. I do feel cleansed -- primarily of any mistaken notion I used to have about the 'eternal goodness' of humanity. Whether I contribute to any insufferable, wretched relationship seems all but inconsequential.
The reality -- at least for me -- simply exists that toxic, dysfunctional people are a crashing bore and these denizens of dim in no way enhance my life -- or even slightly 'amuse' me. I no longer feel even slightly responsible for 'helping' anyone find their way out of their dark selves -- they [and they alone] are responsible for ceasing to inflict their peculiar brand of misery.
So, as I've accepted the value of forgiving myself for my onerous flaws, I now feel bathed by the light of truth and move forward -- with a lighter spirit and avowed sense of renewal and redemption. This 'healing journey' has provided me with a much richer appreciation of just exactly who I am -- and always have been.
With my renewed perspective guiding the remainder of my life journey, I now view my survival of these former floods of abysmal experiences as SIMPLY AMAZING . . . .
Stephanie Doty
Simply Amazing
January 28, 2014
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