Have just about decided to stash all negative feelings and simply ignore them. (Read Amy's blog and got to feeling guilty, I guess.)
Because, honestly, who gets edified by that? Should I expect people to understand? Do I really want them that close? If they were that close, would I even need to say anything at all? Isn't it just a case of me wanting to vent and get pats on the back?
And shame on me for that.
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So here are my two cents. There is nothing wrong with venting to get things off of your chest. They key to venting is to actually do what a vent does: blow it all out. One a vent blows everything out, it doeesn't immediately suck it all back in or hold it all in. Whatever yuck is going on, get it off your chest and then let it go. Hardest lesson I have ever learned, hands down. I truly believe that is the only way that anyone can be a teacher anymore. When the kids leave at the end of the day, it is all over and the next time I see them, it is a clean start. It has changed the way I deal with everyone I know. No matter what they have said or done to me, I can't do anything to change that hurt. I gotta just get it off my chect and let it go. Nobody expects you to be Little Mary Sunshine. That isn't real. Feel free to vent. Just make sure it is a true vent.
Whatever people say to hurt you or insult you mean nothing compared to the words of love and honesty that you receive from Robert and those of us who love you unconditionally. Yes, they are hard to hear and to forget, but lined up with those of us who see the amazing woman of God that you are, they are gnats and mosquitos.
Our words are butterflies, fireflies, and kisses of dew.
I honor you as one of the amazing friends of my life.
I hope everything going on goes away soon. I agree with everything Amy said. And remember, for some reason, God has them in your life. There is a reason behind every hurtful word, thought, and action. Keep your head up and just think, I am only in the high 70's and you have nice cool weather. Get the firewood ready when I get back so we can have a fire and drink some hot cocoa. Love you and miss you!!!!!
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