Sometimes the heart is illogical. When someone does something hurtful, it makes it harder to remember all the things they did right. Fortunately, while you may have a short fuse, you have an even shorter memory when it comes to offenses, especially if you believe they are unintentional. Oddly enough, it takes you a lot longer to forgive yourself. However, you can offer yourself the same amnesty you might extend to anyone else. Stop beating yourself up and allow the past to fade into history.
You have quite a tale to tell, and you're strong enough to speak the truth about it without flinching today. It hasn't been an easy journey, but as you reflect on your progress you realize there are others out there going through similar hardships. In fact, you're beginning to feel that it's your duty to reach out and lend your support. Hiding the past won't help you or anyone else. Sharing your story is a courageous act which inspires your audience in ways you can't measure.
A group of long-time friends may adopt an extremely worthy cause now. As per usual, you're eager to join your crew in making a positive difference. You also know that whether it involves kids, animals, or the environment, the secret to success is to reinforce a shared commitment on a regular basis. This collaboration is where your boundless energy and enthusiasm enter the picture. You're an expert at making any gathering fun, and always at the top of everyone's guest list. Put yourself in charge of hospitality and let them handle the rest.
Making a serious career change, now or in the near future, is highly likely. Entertaining thoughts of taking a new direction doesn't necessarily mean you're dissatisfied with your current occupation or position. Nevertheless, your instincts are poking at you, urging you to acknowledge your ambitions and your underutilized capabilities. Creating an action plan is a necessary first step. Steve Jobs said, "The only way to do great work is to love what you do."
Questioning what you thought you knew is never an easy thing to do. However, you're feeling a very strong need to reevaluate at least one of your fundamental beliefs. Fortunately, expanding your perspective is the best way to grow, so even if it's uncomfortable, you're on the right track. You require time and space to think. Put some distance between you and your comfortable routines. Bask in the inspirational company of Mother Nature. Rumi wrote, "Why do you stay in prison when the door is so wide open?"
Nobody's perfect, but heaven knows that your sign strives to master the unattainable. Unfortunately, perfection is an impossible task for any human; but once you realize this simple truth, you may redirect your energy toward a quest you actually could accomplish. Fix what you can and dispose of what you can't. Surrendering to the inevitable is nothing to be afraid of when the results are positive. Poet Ms Moem said, "Change is scary, but not as scary as staying the same forever."
Surgery is painful, but it can be a necessary part of the healing process. A certain someone must get the message that you're unwilling to tolerate any type of abuse or disrespect. It doesn't matter how well bad behavior is disguised as neediness, inexperience, or ignorance. Enough is enough; you're onto their game, and you're over it. If you need to cut a pushy person loose, so be it. When the wrong people leave your life, the right things start happening.
A coworker with personal issues may need your guidance today. They might not know how to ask for assistance and continue to silently stumble along. However, you are astute at reading subtle signals and you know when to take someone aside for a chat and a bit of advice. Learning to make the best of what life tosses your way is an acquired skill -- one that you perfected a long time ago. Offer a supportive shoulder to cry on and tell your associate that they're not alone in their struggles. News anchor Robin Roberts said, "Make your mess your message. Everybody's got something."
The universe steps in to prove you're right just when you thought your instincts had let you down. Someone you never really trusted may be exposed as a fraud, and you feel simultaneously disappointed and validated. More than anything, you wish you were wrong. Unfortunately, while learning the hard way isn't easy, the toughest messages are the ones that stick. Stay in the present moment even when it makes you uncomfortable. Carolyn Myss said, "Healing comes from gathering wisdom and letting go of the pain the education cost you."
A chance encounter with a stranger today triggers a veritable parade of subconscious memories. Perhaps they remind you of a guardian angel who went out of their way to help when you were just a kid -- a kind individual you never had a chance to thank. Although you might not have any idea how or where to find them, this doesn't mean you can't return the favor. Extend the same kindness to someone who really needs it now. If you can't pay it back, pay it forward.
Your words are capable of healing someone's heart today, whether it's been two months or two decades. If they previously tried to reach out and you responded by shutting them down, allowing them access now will do you both a world of good. Let others know you understand why they did what they did, and that you forgive them. A window for reconciliation magically opens. Forget about the particulars of the past and focus on the promise of the future.
Those who imagine they can take advantage of you now have another thing coming. You've heard plenty of sad stories before, and your intuition never fails to assist you in figuring out which are legitimate and which are not. Still, if someone with an honest need crosses your path, you are the first one to ask what you can do to help. Shine your compassion into the dark corners of the world and lift the spirits of those around you. Muhammad Ali said, "Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth."
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