Sponge
May 9, 2011 at 9:49 pm 3 comments
Wrote this about 3 months ago but just realised I didn’t post it. Doing so now. Now need to think about whether or not it still holds true…
I’m finding it odd that the more work I do on myself the less energy I have for those with excess anger, stress and/or without the ability to just let things go.
After yoga class today, feeling all peaceful and happy I went for tea with someone I would categorise somewhere between an acquaintance and a friend. He is so angry. and aggressive. Even the way he ordered his espresso was condescending. Within 30 seconds of him interacting with the world around us I could physically feel my chest tighten. My muscles actually registered the stress I was feeling. As he spoke, I tried very hard to listen, empathise, but as present as I tried to be I couldn’t help simultaneously talking to myself, encouraging my breath to normalise and my muscles to relax.
It seems to me that the more peaceful and centred I become the more space I should have available to hold other people’s sh*t, but I don’t.
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J-F | May 9, 2012 at 1:04 pm
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in 33 years of life, it’s that other people’s shit should never outweigh your own in your mind/heart/soul. I remember you as a person who is always ready to listen, and whose words have the power to inspire. Pity some people tend to take advantage of such a spark to fuel their selfishness, sometimes without even realizing it. Hell, even I was guilty of that very thing. Seems like so long ago… Regardless, hang in there, Bubbles. Life takes care of its own, especially those who give back to it, as you do.
J-F
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littleplaceinouterspace | May 13, 2012 at 2:01 pm
wow, hello there…
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J-F | May 13, 2012 at 10:51 pm
Right back at’cha