Guest guest Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 Dear Travis: Imho you did not come across as defiant or abrasive in any way, merely taking appropriate responsibility for caring for yourself, having experienced strong emotions from some apparently damaging relationships and /or situations. I for one understand the need to recognize the fact that those we live with do not make it easy to fulfill ALL the safety protocols ALL the time in EVERY way. I too have had to be mindful in this regard, so you are not alone. I've also been GUILTY ( in my own mind at least) of making impossible demands on myself, particularly when it comes to fulfilling expectations, whether my own or someone else's. This is only my opinion, and I do bow to Chrism's experience and wisdom in this regard, but it seems like a more healthy inclination to be gentle with yourself than to force a " perfect " application and completion of fulfilling a requirement. So having expressed my opinion about that I would say that all in all, you're fulfilling the safeties in a way that is appropriate for you at this time, considering your particular inner dynamic. Just my thoughts and feelings. I hope this helps you accept yourself and who you are right now on this amazing journey. Love, Peace and Blessings to you Travis! Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 Thank you Diane. Your feedback is very much appreciated as is Julia's. I am right now in a new city in a home that isn't mine and looking for work, so in a way how I have been approaching this has been in an effort to be more balanced. However, I also appreciate Julia's advice about honoring the importance of balance and integrity within this arrangement, and I have been really feeling my orientation to this and commitment to it keeping this in mind. Thank you so much. Love, Travis , Diane Baugh <cdgbdronningen wrote: > > Dear Travis: > > Imho you did not come across as defiant or abrasive in any way, merely taking appropriate responsibility for caring for yourself, having experienced strong emotions from some apparently damaging relationships and /or situations. > > I for one understand the need to recognize the fact that those we live with do not make it easy to fulfill ALL the safety protocols ALL the time in EVERY way. I too have had to be mindful in this regard, so you are not alone. > > I've also been GUILTY ( in my own mind at least) of making impossible demands on myself, particularly when it comes to fulfilling expectations, whether my own or someone else's. This is only my opinion, and I do bow to Chrism's experience and wisdom in this regard, but it seems like a more healthy inclination to be gentle with yourself than to force a " perfect " application and completion of fulfilling a requirement. So having expressed my opinion about that I would say that all in all, you're fulfilling the safeties in a way that is appropriate for you at this time, considering your particular inner dynamic. Just my thoughts and feelings. I hope this helps you accept yourself and who you are right now on this amazing journey. > > Love, Peace and Blessings to you Travis! > > Diane > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Travis, One of my lessons this shaktipat is learning to forgive myself. I hold myself to impossible standards and then castigate myself when I fail to attain them. Some kind of lifetime conditioning for me to overcome and find balance around. Not sure if this addresses your post, but your post inspired me to write this, so thank you. Love, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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