I've been having these dreams lately where I get really upset with people who are taking advantage or me or not respecting me as a person. Wierd...I guess sometimes I am too nice. I feel upset about things or like I shouldn't be treated a certain way, but I let it go and don't say anything because I give others the benefit of the doubt by putting myself in their shoes and realizing where they are coming from. Alot of times I feel like people do really mean or just inconsiderate things because they are hurting in their own lives.
The problem is...I have to find a balance. On one hand, this understanding I have is a gift, but on the other hand...I hurt myself by not standing up and holding a standard for the respect and kindness I deserve. So where do I draw the line and is it even worth it? That is the question...
When you love and respect yourself and ask that or even demand it from other people, you teach them how to love and respect themselves, and the pain that they have that is causing them to treat you that way is lessened. You love them by asserting yourself. Maybe that is what it means to be kind and give love? It isn't always in the form that we think. Make sure to fill your own heart first or it will go dry. I miss you. Sometimes I think how much I would like to just sit with you and your heart and mine and let all this stuff be ok and feel happy because life is so beautiful.
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