Don't Take It On

Everyone carries psychological scar tissue caused by well-meaning, but also-wounded loved ones. No matter how painful, it’s important to remember that no healthy person ever tries to create suffering in others. If someone does intend to cause hurt, it’s only because they mistakenly believe it will somehow make them feel better. We may need to steer clear of their unconscious and clumsy behavior, but remember that it has nothing whatsoever to do with us. Since it’s never personal, we can do ourselves a favor and…

Don’t take on that baggage.