The light from the sun not yet up is painting the sky this morning. The different views from this spot are all the same yet so so different.
We had wildlife visiting the deck last night. A huge gray heron was walking along by the window and flew off when it saw movement on our side.
A little later a masked bandit was peeking in the window, disappointed we didn’t leave the trash outside for him.
This area is so quiet, you can hear yourself think and thats a good thing. Sometimes you just need to have a conversation with yourself.
Set new goals, discuss dreams and desires. Decide what you want out of your time here and how you want to spend it. Including the people around you.
What are you willing to let step into your life? What is a hard no?
You know you are the one in control of that, right?
You are the master or mistress of your universe. Not your parents, not your spouse or children, you.
You write the rules.
But you have to enforce them.
It is more than ok to keep toxic things, situations and people out of your life.
There is no rule that says you have to endure any type of behavior you are uncomfortable with.
I remember a phrase from grade school, “just say no to drugs”.
Well that goes for more than drugs.
JUST SAY NO
No, I will not allow you to speak to me in that manner.
No, I will not let you treat me that way.
No, I will not allow you to steal my time and waste it.
No, I will not let you break or bend my rules that pertain to me.
No, I will not let you tell me I am anything less than your expectations.
I will allow no one to steal my joy.
I am the only one I have to please and live up to my own standards.
This is MY life’s movie and I write the screenplay.
You may be a regular character or just a walk on, but if you break my rules for me, you can be canceled, no renewed contract. I won’t say killed off, someone may say I threatened someone. 😬
I am rambling and the sun is shining in the windows now. My coffee is empty and I hear others stirring.
Have a beautiful day and I hope it goes as planned. If not, rewrite the script!
Love big and
Just say no,
Lorene
