I think I made at least three New Year's Resolutions. Interestingly, only one stands out now the first two months of the year have passed. What is that gem? It's this: "I'm not taking any sh#t from anybody." I recycle some resolutions from year to year, so if I had to guess, the other two were: (1) be kinder to Lauren, and (2) be bold! Those are great and they never get old, but I'm not entirely sure those were the ones I committed to on New Year's Eve. At any rate, I am having success with "not taking any mess from anybody." I like to add to that, "And I don't care who you are!" I've removed a couple people from my emotional payroll this year and I must say, it feels great to stand up for myself. No apologies, no pussyfooting around the issue at hand.
Several years ago, one of my sisters commented on my penchant for burning bridges after I had a blow-up with a so-called mentor. The funny thing is, I am as peace-loving a woman as you're likely to find. But some bridges need to go! Editing one's life is a life-long process. When it comes to honoring your truth, your dignity, your value as a child of God, some stuff just can't be tolerated. And in 2012, I'm all for taking care of business.
Several years ago, one of my sisters commented on my penchant for burning bridges after I had a blow-up with a so-called mentor. The funny thing is, I am as peace-loving a woman as you're likely to find. But some bridges need to go! Editing one's life is a life-long process. When it comes to honoring your truth, your dignity, your value as a child of God, some stuff just can't be tolerated. And in 2012, I'm all for taking care of business.
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