what i've learned along the way
Slipping backwards . . .
Published on August 9, 2004 By lobsterhunter In Misc
What are you supposed to do when you know the truth, but you believe the lies? For the last year I have been learning a whole lot about what makes me tick. I have come to terms with some pretty heavy crap, and in fleeting moments I feel like I've made progress. However, lately I have sensed myself slipping backwards. Old thought patterns are rearing their ugly head, and I feel needy and screwed up again. It's frustrating and downright sucky!

The fact of the matter is, I'm not where I used to be. BUT, awareness alone will not change my reality. I've got to keep fighting the good fight. How do I do that when I'm seeing so much regression? I have so much inner conflict, and believe me, God and I have talked extensively about all of this. He is saying, drop your bags and MOVE ON! I keep looking back over my shoulder, and toying with the idea that what I already know is more comfortable than what may lie ahead.

Much of this anxiety has been brought on by yet another change in my life. I'm having to start all over again at work, and quite frankly, I don't want to like my new collegues. I'm also being forced to be authentic with my new roomate, which doesn't feel natural, so I've reverted to my old fake self. It's really frightfully sickening!

Someone told me today that I have just come full circle. Well, to that I say Phooey! Full circle means you've learned something along the way, and I still feel as dumb as a rock! You'da thought I would have some things figured out by now, but no. I'm still just as confused as ever.

Comments
on Aug 09, 2004
Neilly, You are way too hard on yourself, girl. You are the most earnest person I know, and the fact that you recognize that you are letting those thoughts or behaviors back in is monumental.

You are not going through life half asleep like most of us. You see changes that need to be made, and you make them.

You are such a strong, beautiful, and courageous person, and yet you are very hard on yourself. Life is full of much painful change, but please look at all you've endured and overcome. I have so much admiration for you, and I know that all these uncomfortable changes can yield great joy and blessings for you in time. I am sorry to see you hurting.

Also, one of the greatest things I've learned in life that I would like to share with you now is that some people are just jerks. This could be a good mantra at school. (some people are just jerks, some people are just jerks, some people are just jerks)
on Aug 13, 2004
() *cyber hug*

That is all.

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