Letting someone else's behavior determine how we feel
at every turn is irresponsible. Our emotions should be
determined by us, not by someone else.
But no doubt we have spent years confusing the boundaries that
separate us from other people.
Whether at work or at home, we have too often let
someone else's "insanity" affect how we behave and how we feel.
At first, it may seem insensitive not to react to others' problems
or negative behavior.
We may fear they'll think we simply don't care about them.
Learning that it is far more caring to let other people handle
their own lives takes time and patience. But with practice, it will begin to feel comfortable.
In fact, in time it will feel freeing and wonderful.
I will work on detachment today, knowing that in time the rewards will come.
from the book:
A Life of My Own by Karen Casey
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