There are other ways of doing what you do. We can stay fit, work, spend our money, relate to people, parent*, date**, and have fun differently, and we can still do all of those things well.
I'm struggling, it's true, but I don't think it's because I don't live my life the way you do. I don't think it's because I don't have a man. I don't think it's because I need to lose a few pounds. I don't think it's because my work is so important to me. My struggles are internal, and I'd rather you just stop trying to fix me. That's my work--get out of my way.
I've been hurt by this quite a bit lately, and it makes me realize that I've probably hurt others, too. I so want to be a learner rather than a judger.
Rather than trying to impress my way of doing life on others, I'm going to observe and learn. I want to love you, help you***, encourage you, and learn from you.
More lovin' and less judgin'...
*Well, not me, but you get the idea.
**Definitely not kosher for most of you, unless it's your spouse ;)
***If you're in the helping mood, by the way, you're welcome to come and grade some papers. I have blogging to do.
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What brought this about?
Conversations I've had over the last few weeks--the Internet isn't the place for specifics, but I can share with you later, if you really care ;) I'm realizing that I need to stop projecting my views/ways on others, even if I'm only doing it in my head. I'm naturally judgmental, and I'm really trying to fight it.
I love you, even if you do freeze everything.
Ha ha ha! Good one, Kimberly.
i love this....and we love you!
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