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My ramble soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toJ3ZYWRh24
The Bum's Rush (http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Post-Traumatic_Stress_Disorder/forum/20942607-bums-rush-venting) has been fairly smooth on the surface. Entitlement demands seem to be softening to requests that can let, "No." be a complete sentence. So far, there have been no more quotes from the Toxic People Pages. There have even been a few pleasant exchanges.
Still, I am as nervous as a recently rejected mother. The middle aged sons and their peripherals their own well established patterns on the Family-Dysfunction-Go-Round. All my fault, of course. I would much rather be a river boat captain than ride this carousel for another round. I cannot quite shake the dread of having to ride another round. Anxieties are rife of how easily denial masquerades as progress.
I've been flipping through my meditation readers, looking for inspiration. This one is from, "Prayers for Healing," edited by Maggie Oman:
"To forgive our brother is to forgive Ourselves --
"We abandon our revenge;
"Our lives have seen suffering enough.
"We are tired and worn out with Ourselves
"If I take revenge, it will be the cause;
"The effect will follow me into my next live.
"Look into the mirror; see the compassion in your heart
"Avoid all resentment and hatred for Mankind." ~Le Ly Hayslip
Just sharing.
The Bum's Rush (http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Post-Traumatic_Stress_Disorder/forum/20942607-bums-rush-venting) has been fairly smooth on the surface. Entitlement demands seem to be softening to requests that can let, "No." be a complete sentence. So far, there have been no more quotes from the Toxic People Pages. There have even been a few pleasant exchanges.
Still, I am as nervous as a recently rejected mother. The middle aged sons and their peripherals their own well established patterns on the Family-Dysfunction-Go-Round. All my fault, of course. I would much rather be a river boat captain than ride this carousel for another round. I cannot quite shake the dread of having to ride another round. Anxieties are rife of how easily denial masquerades as progress.
I've been flipping through my meditation readers, looking for inspiration. This one is from, "Prayers for Healing," edited by Maggie Oman:
"To forgive our brother is to forgive Ourselves --
"We abandon our revenge;
"Our lives have seen suffering enough.
"We are tired and worn out with Ourselves
"If I take revenge, it will be the cause;
"The effect will follow me into my next live.
"Look into the mirror; see the compassion in your heart
"Avoid all resentment and hatred for Mankind." ~Le Ly Hayslip
Just sharing.
Holding to that idea. The less to follow me into the next, the better?
Not coherent. Sorry. Today was much crying over long-spilled milk.
I am what I am good and bad because of what I endured. That is also a lot of the reason my art and creativity developed, so there is a balance on some levels.
Hopes for the continued positive development of the middle aged son's and family dynamic functioning.
J.