I am far from perfect so I feel so blessed when I think of my family & friends who love me just as I am, and not for what I can do or what I can give them. This is unconditional love. God bless them. These are the people that matter aren't they? Those who were with you even during your lowest moments, who listen, who cares to ask, who cares to know how you're doing.
That is also why we can so easily take them for granted.
And then there are groups of acquaintances who demand for things. Why do we tend to want to please them more? Is it because we can only earn their attention or cooperation by pleasing them? It is quite difficult especially if they are your bosses, colleagues, etc.
Well, these 3 months I have spent with a new group of co workers and superior has shown me that to respect myself, I need to set a clear boundary. The reason why I have been unhappy is because I keep on giving them "my share of spare oil" for my personal need for the long journey ahead. The result is one tired and unhappy girl. I have read somewhere - to be happy is to know your boundaries, to keep your haversack to yourself but help others with their boulder.
It is still not east but I still strive to know more about my boundaries, what to carry and what burdens that I am unnecessarily been carrying with me.
Lastly, we are called to follow Jesus, not to conform to the world.
May the peace of the Lord be with us all.
Cheers!
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