So, what is she to do?
I asked her what she intended to do about her situation and she replied:
"I know what I should do." Of course, there's no such thing as
'should' is there J (see There's No Such Thing As Should) but what
she has effectively said is this: "I know my situation isn't the
best for me but I probably won't be doing anything about it".
And she wonders why her life leaves a lot to be desired! If her life is
a playground, then she spends all her time alternating between the
seesaw, swings and roundabout – up and down, back and forth, round and
round – in a never-ending cycle.
Perhaps you find yourself in the same situation. You know a lot of
wonderful people, but deep down the greatest claim to fame for most of
them is that they are good for a laugh.
Is it enough? Of course not.
So,what are you all to do?
My answer is simple: Whatever it takes! And that is based on the
assumption that you truly want an empowered life.
The bottom line is that you will do whatever it takes if you truly want
an empowered life. If you want to be happy and successful, able to
manifest your dreams, achieve your goals, and be in good health, then
you will do whatever it takes to empower your life. And if that means
saying goodbye to all those people holding you back, then take that
tough decision and say goodbye. You will be so glad you did.
It's all a question of energy, you know. The higher the energy you
have personally, the more of a magnet for good things you become. When
you associate with people of low energy - pessimists and judgemental
people, for example - what you become is a magnet for bad experiences.
As a magnet of bad energy, you will attract situations and events to
test your willpower and resolve. These situations and events are really
quite positive, no matter how dark they make your life. Without them,
you don't have the opportunity to heal and move on to better things.
This is why so many people find themselves in the same situation over
and over again.
If the thought of saying goodbye to people you've known for a while is
a difficult one, then practise the art of limited association. This, of
course, is not easy if the person you need to get away from is your
housemate! (In which case, perhaps it's time to find somewhere else
to live.)
Limited association means spending as little time as possible with
whoever it is you need to avoid. Avoiding them lessens the influence
they have over you and that, is definitely a good thing.
The question I have to ask is simple: why on earth would you not want
all the good things life has to offer you?
So, are you prepared to do whatever it takes?
About the author: Barbara Rose is a mentor, coach, teacher and
alternative therapist who specializes in helping people reach their
potential at all levels (spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical).
Please visit www.barbaras-library.com for a complete list of Barbara's
articles and books. To find out more about Barbara please go to
www.barbara-rose.name.
