Over the years and through many relationships I believed that it was my responsibility to take care of other people emotionally. My mental script convinced me that if I took care of another person emotionally, then I could and should even expect them to take care of me emotionally. Expectations seemed to play a big role in my relationships. Resentments subsequently undermined … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2007
The Truth about Acceptance
Wow. Another day. I am glad you came back to visit. You are welcome here anytime. Today I will begin to share with you some of the principles that have enhanced my life. I believe that living life on life's terms needs to be built upon a foundation of acceptance. The Serenity Prayer sums up acceptance in three phrases. What I can not change (people, places and things), What I … [Read more...]