Being me who tends to tell things like they are and doesn't feign pleasantries as a rule, I am inclined to just sever all ties but I know that would mean holding onto the negative feelings that I have been experiencing this afternoon, including reliving the many issues and hurts that have happened between us over the years for various reason. The only problem is, I can't see myself like that any more and find that I no longer have the energy to sustain those kinds of feelings.
There is actually another person in my life who does this to me quite a lot and now I just no longer make plans with them but am happy to talk on the phone, txt and chat online. And if she were to ever turn up here or if we were out and bumped into each other, we would absolutely have a wonderful time together. I just don't make plans with her because I have found her to be so repeatedly unreliable.
Once I got over the disappointment, frustration and old angers, I was really proud to find that I was thinking about the good things that are possible as a result: my house is really, really shiny and there is absolutely no housework to do for a few days at least; I completed the tidy up of my lair (study) that I had been labouring through for so long and the end result is still an entirely manageable in tray, I got to paint my nails which I love doing but so rarely have the time to do, I can finish my detox before eating the yummy snacks I bought for my expected guests, and I can keep working on a few other areas in my life that I am disappointed in that seeing people from the past reinforces.
In other news, things have been falling over here today for no apparent reasons and there are a few other things happening so I am going to do some space cleansing tomorrow. Perfect timing with the house so tidy, too (that's glass-half-full-girl pipping up there).
Before I go, I'd just like to leave you with this little blessing:
9 comments:
It sucks that your friend didn't show up. I hate it when people make plans and don't show up, it's so inconsiderate! It's good that you were able to take some positives out of the situation though - and a couple of housework free days is a big plus!
Oh I hate it when people disappoint that way!! But you are right - whoo hoo clean house!!
I struggle with that myself - the old tapes, hurt etc. As I've gotten older I have learned to let it go pretty fast - like you did!!! It only eats me up if I don't!!! Love the "curse" giggle, Sarah
I am exactly the same Wendy, there are people in my life who are so unreliable and I no longer ever make plans with them, I can't stand it and I used to get so upset with them. The only one I have to do that with now is the man I married (bugger) I can't get away from that one. But if I can get away with it, I tell him we have to be there 1 hour earlier that we really do, so then we get there on time. And my new rule when we are flying some where is I will take my car to the airport and he can take his, if he is not ready to leave at the appointed time. I can't stand being late. Anal I know, but being reliabe is good trait to possess.
Tha'ts the way to look at it. Look at all you've accomplished! That is wonderful. And in the future, no more planning with this one. That's it...all taken care of. :)
How's the cleanse going? Did you accomplish what you wanted from it?
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she is obviously NOT a sister xx
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she is obviously NOT a sister xx
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she is obviously NOT a sister xx
Can NOT stand people like that. Blessings to you for acting the way you did.xx♥
I think you have the right idea...but it's hard to concentrate after that post closing cartoon.....lovin' it!
Have a great day!
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