My Virtual Reading Room

...sometimes, the Memories feature on FB can be interesting...it brought me these two today, which I'd originally reposted on FB 10 years ago:

Today I will refuse to jump into the middle of others' affairs, issues, and relationships. I will trust others to work out their own problems, including the ideas and feelings they want to communicate to each other.

—Melody Beattie


Shut down the drama in your life. It's unhealthy. Arguing and fighting creates dis-ease. Stay away from negative, selfish, energy-draining relationships that do not honor you, or even worse ~ use you, abuse you and take advantage of your kindness. Don't buy into their negativity or guilt trips. Resolve to live in peace.

Don't attempt to change others. There's enough work to do on yourself. Develop relationships where all parties can grow. Create an atmosphere of mutual respect, love and appreciation. Free yourself from inner chaos by meditation, relaxation, and stillness. What you create inside of yourself will manifest outside yourself. Create a sanctuary where you can live in peace, relax your mind, revive your spirit and renew your purpose. You Deserve!

—Les Brown