I am not responsible for your happiness, despite your attempts
to convince me otherwise. You’d think
that my unsuccessful efforts to fix you or satisfy your demands would convince
you the answer lies somewhere else. But
obviously that just isn’t the case. I
face an empty well of need no matter how much I pour in and I am aware I
prevent you from discovering your own power and answers by trying to provide
them for you. So, I retire from taking responsibility
for your life satisfaction. This job
belongs to you not me.
Today, I choose to respectfully set boundaries when you
bombard me with your drama. If I experience
guilt, I will recognize it is an old behavior pattern that has manipulated me
in the past but no longer serves me. I
will release myself from guilt and affirm my belief in your ability to provide
for yourself. Choosing to say no to you
gives me room to say yes to me. This is
not selfish; rather it is a means of wishing you empowerment and growth.
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