I hope everyone is doing well and that energies are treating you kindly. Energies have been rather intense over here; it's been leaving myself and others I've talked to straight up exhausted. Some of it seems to be something in the air while other parts are due to other people acting up, being petty/manipulative, and trying to create unnecessary drama and conflict. It's sad, truly. Hopefully, they wake up and start choosing differently because energy doesn't lie and because whatever energy they put out into the world comes back to them. I've been able to feel energetically what people have been up to, and then I end up getting confirmation and proof that what I felt was true (these people seem to think I'm stupid/clueless/oblivious, yet I am very, very aware). I'm not spending any more unnecessary time and energy on people that choose to walk that path; I don't wish them ill, but it's not in my best interest for my health and well-being.
People seem all too eager to start all of these ridiculous, petty, manipulative games. I just don't get it. I don't see why it's so hard to treat other people with respect and kindness and live a life of integrity and accountability. People keep trying to play blame games, point fingers, act like they're "doing you favors" when they've done nothing of the sort, etc. This group keeps on trying to brew up trouble, trash talking and acting as if everyone else in the world is at fault but never them; it's really sad. They lack integrity and any form of accountability, desperately clinging to delusions and lies and refusing the truth and reality. Energy doesn't lie, though; no matter how nice they pretend to be to people's faces, the true energy will always come out eventually--they won't be able to hide it. For their sake, I hope they can learn, grow, heal, and improve themselves because they're in for a rough road ahead if they persist like this.
I had someone claim to "give me permission" for me to have a boundary with them that I had long since already done. I haven't spoken to this person in almost two months after all the bs they pulled; I broke down exactly why what they did wasn't okay and put up a boundary about how I wasn't ready to speak to them but if they reached out to me before I was ready, I would block them. Surprise, surprise, they didn't listen, powering through with their own agenda, which resulted in them promptly getting blocked. They so "maturely" blew up on me publicly, throwing all sorts of mud, slander, and lies my way. A couple of weeks later they decided they would go around the block to start messaging me on another social media platform. They got promptly ignored. Over a month of silence, and they got the bright idea to start messaging me again. As if I need or want your "permission" to do what I need to take care of myself. Get over yourself.
Their lack of integrity, accountability, common sense and decency is revolting, and it's for exactly that reason that I have washed my hands and cut ties with all of the people pulling those stunts. Nobody has time for that, and I don't want to waste my time and energy a second longer on people like that who have a complete lack of respect, kindness, care, thoughtfulness, and empathy. I'm done; they can keep trying to play their petty, sad, manipulative games, but they're going to be playing alone. Michelle Patterson, who I consider to be a role model and mentor for me, shared a personal message for me, and it resonates so much with this situation and how these people have been acting. They're being such clowns and acting like they're the superior ones. So sad.
The boys were a bit disappointed to be back to a full week of school and a bit disappointed by how cold it was. They were excited to chat with me, though, sharing thoughts about the classic Christmas specials, Funko Pops/figurines, their favorite shows and games, and hopes for the holiday break. Just a couple more weeks until they have winter break. I also did some last minute babysitting for another family, and their son was excited to have my undivided attention, having me watch the live action Grinch movie with him and showing me how he plays Fortnite.
Tsuki had a pretty chill week. She enjoyed plenty of cozy cat naps, snuggly snoozing with me, birdwatching from her window shelf, playing with packing paper, getting cozy by the fire, and being her typical goofy self. Tsuki was also excited that I redid her inclined scratcher that I got for her when she was a kitten; she had been tearing it to shreds, and now it looks as good as new. Grateful to have her in my life and to snuggle together during the cold winter months.
Artwork for the week included more diamond art:
This week I created more new content for Creativity Chronicles, so feel free to check out the newest content!
New Creativity Chronicles' content included:
No matter what other people choose, remember that you get to decide how you show up in life; you get to choose your path. Other people may choose nastiness, pettiness, lies, negativity, manipulation, and all sorts of harm, but that doesn't mean that you need to. You can choose differently. You can choose kindness, love, honestly, respect, integrity, and accountability, not just for others but for yourself. Do what you need to for yourself; if that means you cut ties to those choosing to be toxic, that isn't a bad thing. They might try to play victim, acting as if they've done nothing wrong, that you're the one in the wrong, but that doesn't make it true. Stay true to you. Do what's best for your well-being and health. Don't let other people drag you down and change you. If they want to sling mud and embrace negativity, it's sad, but it's their choice. That doesn't mean it has to be yours, though. You can choose to be the light when others choose darkness; it's okay to say goodbye to people, places, situations, and things that no longer serve you. It's okay to let go and move on. You don't need to continue to let unhealthy people, places, things, and situations drain you. Your time and energy are precious, so spend them in meaningful ways and spend them in ways that serve you and your well-being. If someone doesn't appreciate, support, and care for you, you don't have to stick around and subject yourself to it. They might change and improve later, but do what you need to now. You matter, so make your choices accordingly. Have a wonderful rest of your weekend and December!
Food for thought for the week:
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