Imagine you believe in developing some great creation for your life. ..
Imagine you believe you have something that can make a difference in the world, or at least in your own life. What happens when those you love, most specially your family, do not appear to understand or even care what you have going on?
What happens when they do not recognize your efforts or see that what you are doing really matters? How do you manage and interpret your thoughts, your emotions and your feelings when those you love fail to see life from your same perspective? How do you gain understanding from their lack of seeing the world as you see it?
Is it suddenly a personal rejection?
Do you allow the sting of pain to stop you on your tracks?
Does it discourage you efforts from continuing, or are you even more encouraged to keep on???
How you handle this level of disconnect is what builds the backbone of courage, the foundation of commitment, the walls of perseverence and the roof of belief in your own unique purpose.
A sage man said “Love your family, chose your friends.” Often those we love carry with them the lessons we need to acquire in order to pursue our destiny’s path and to uncover that which will only give us a deeper sense of being and resolve.
There is a gift in committing to not giving up despite the deterrent, the slip-ups, the constraints and insurgencies that appear in the path to our awakening.
Life is available to all, but not all choose to live life! Not everyone uses the strength within to conquer self, to override frustration and to persevere in the face of doubt, fear and uncertainty.
You have a choice for action when they don’t seem to care or actually tell you that “THEY DONT’.”
Belief is the most powerful tool to develop in the face of those who do not believe in you. Let change begin with you first.
You might look for like-minded people to share your creations with; people who will listen to the fresh perspective you bring, with no pre-conceived notions of who you are or what you did, or where you come from.
It’s like starting a new you!
Folks will always be there, but somehow, they will only see the person they knew, not the person you want them to know now.
michael j
I love what you said Michael. It is the ideal thing to do yes. Unfortunately many of us with idealistic intentions to bring joy to the world and peace where there is lack, tend to want to recruit those individuals who see the ‘darker side” of life and of themselves.
It’s a challenge and it is a learning lesson, because more often than not, it comes from those who bear the strongest emotional pull to our identity and self-esteem; our family members. I’ve learned to say, when I get there…”you’ll say “I knew you would make it!” Thanks for the encouragement going forward:) beautiful people.
I’ve also remembered to use “love your family, choose your friends.”