I just got back from a week long cruise with my mom, sister, boyfriend and friends. It was a ton of fun although there were a few stressful times when we were trying to coordinate what to do. Some of us had different ideas on what would be fun (ie. beach, shopping, tours); which caused some tension in our group. In the past I would get really upset and say things I would regret. This time I was a lot more tame; a breakthrough! I could actually see a difference in the way I handled the stressful situations from times past. I was more calm and patient. The best part was that there were less hurtful words I needed to apologize for. This time, because my character was better, I didn't have as many regrets in my actions and had a better vacation. I wasn't perfect but better. I am proud of that.
I have worked on myself a lot since my last vacation to this one. I realized I can only be as patient, forgiving, humble, trusting with others as much as I am patient, forgiving, humble, trusting with myself. This was an epiphany to me because it is the basis for this self-help guru project. I am interested in learning more so I can be more for others but it starts with myself (makes sense but still an epiphany for me!) If I don't know how to change a flat tire then I won't be able to teach it to anyone. If I don't know how to be patient with myself than I cannot be patient with others. I can only be what I am to myself.
I am hoping, as I learn these self-help guru techniques that I will be able to work on myself which will spill over into all my relationships in a positive, beneficial way. My relationships can only be as good as my relationship is with myself. Looking forward to the next vacation when I can see even more of a difference. Plus, laying on the beach for a week, eating great food and not working is always something to look forward to!
Your Erroneous Zones by Wayne Dyer starts today! I will write more tomorrow.
Charissa
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