It’s Not All You
Everything in our external experience
is a mirror of our inner world,
and we are always being shown
places within ourselves that still need healing.
It is very important to work with
what is being reflected to us
and take responsibility for it
to the best of our ability
so that we are not victimized by it.
Some people and situations
are in our lives solely
to remind us of
the unhealed parts of ourselves.
This may provoke a lot of pain,
and until we respond differently,
it may feel as if we are trapped
reliving a painful past,
repeating old patterns
of rejection, fear,
and self-judgment.
While it is our responsibility to do the work,
any, and I mean ANY situation
that consistently makes you
question your worth,
abilities, sanity,
or right to share how you feel
is not a good situation for you to remain in.
Situations that are healthy for you
won't always be easy,
but they won't consistently
make you feel bad about who you are as a person.