Someone I Used to Know.

It's time, to be honest.

I heard through the grapevine that someone I used to call a friend had a couple of back-to-back major life events. Yet the rub is, we are no longer in each other's lives, which is completely perfect.

Here's what I found interesting.

When I found out the news about someone I used to know, I took notes of my thoughts and feelings. Then, I thought, "Good for them. I hope they are happy."

There was no part of me wanting to reach out and tell them congratulations. And if I'm honest, I still don't have the urge. 

Then about a week later, I found out the same person that I used to know also had some recent health issues. So again, I want the best for them and wish them well. Yet truth be told, I have no desire to reach out and check on them.

I know this might sound not very empathetic, and maybe it is. Yet here's the thing.

It's my truth and how I feel. I realized I'd rather be my True Self and be honest than pretend we're friends again.

At the moment, this is how I feel, and maybe my feelings will change?

What I do know is we have been taught to put others' feelings above our own so that others will like us and think we're good people.

Well, that's just not me. Not anymore.

I am learning about what honoring myself means despite how others perceive me and my actions. I'm learning about telling the truth even if others don't like it or understand it. I'm learning that being honest with yourself is key to self-mastery. I'm learning that I get to say what's right and "wrong" for me, no matter what anyone else says. And I'm learning that fully expressing myself without apology is one of the greatest gifts God has given us.

Funny enough, I read this passage today, and I love how perfectly it fits this exact experience.

"DAY 22

Those who have rejected me, who have hurt me, who have not recognized my true worth, I send my love to you with no conditions attached.

I love everyone for Who and What they are, without exceptions. I am the mighty power of God's love in radiant expression, and I let my love go before me to heal and harmonize every condition of my life."

After reading this passage, I felt every word was true for me. And now I'm off the hook. And so are they.

That's the power and beauty of God's love flowing through honestly and openly. Thank You, God.

With lots of LOVE,
Teresa

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