When to Draw the Line

Being hurt deeply is never any fun.It’s a sharp pain you never even thought was possible to feel.Often times by the people closest to us. A struggle of mine is, when to draw the line.

Healthy Boundaries

It’s hard sometimes to know when to draw the line.The one you have to draw sometimes with friends, family, work, relationships and even your own kids.The line that sets the tone of what you allow into your life and what you keep at a distance. Helping to create healthy boundaries that are important for your well being.

Forgiveness

Part of that line sometimes involves a level of forgiveness.The kind that allows you to let go of baggage that can potentially hinder your growth.Forgiving isn’t always easy but taking on someone else’s actions really isn’t your responsibility, it’s theirs. Nor should you allow their actions to change who you are.For anyone that has gone through hard times, you know all too well, that’s way easier said then done. But it’s important to aspire for personal growth and every step we take in that direction is a good one, right?

Life Happens

When I went through a very challenging time(can read more about it HERE), I quickly learned that people are not always what they seem.Family I thought that loved me,were no where to be found. Friends I thought that cared,didn’t. To me, care is less talk, more action.It’s about showing up. Helping those that need it.Giving out love and compassion to others as they walk through difficult challenges not only says a lot about a person but it also encourages others to give the same when the opportunity presents itself. I remember when I broke down one day at HEB (grocery store in Texas) in tears and a woman that worked there wrapped her arms around me to listen. She knew my struggle as she had been through something similar.

Move Forward

I ask each of you to treat one another with love and compassion. When you see someone in need reach out to them, hug them, love them as you would like to be loved in time of need. Don’t leave them alone and feeling abandoned. Guide them positively. And don’t be the person that runs because you don’t want to get involved or you want to play “neutral”. Life is about community and helping one another. That’s the reason why I started blogging.

This is one of my favorite quotes from a woman that has always inspired me: