Shoulds...

Stormy Ocean

…Ought to, let, must, tolerate, be forced to, be compelled to. It’s exhausting.

I’ve always been confused by people who want me to be just like them. And it’s usually the folks that need to take a good hard look at themselves and their own behavior.

Have I made mistakes in my life? Yup. So many. And I endeavor to learn from them. When I get awareness I take responsibility, make myself accountable, and strive not to repeat them.

The only judgement I levy is for myself (with an occasional slip up). I do practice discernment in whom I would like to spend time with and I match what someone says with what they do. No match, not worth my time or energy. Life is too short to burden myself with someone else’s black sludge.