You are not your family. You are YOU. You are not what others say about you. You are YOU. You are not anyone’s image. You are YOU. As you go into the events that have a lot of family dynamics, remember who you are.
If being quiet works, then be quiet. If speaking out in a calm and loving way works, then speak out. But no matter what, remember that your body HOLDS you. It is not YOU. Your thoughts can sound true, but not be YOU.
Remembering who you are- what you want and what you need on a holiday is difficult, but possible.
We create our own families out of the people who treat us kindly. Being with family members who are not kind is always a chore, but if you know your CORE, you will survive.
Slings and arrows
Remarks about weight
Why aren’t you working?
You don’t look so great!
All of these comments from people who say they care
Can go in one ear and march out of the house
right
down
the
stairs.
You can do it! Make today better than any past holiday. Work towards internal harmony in the face of family chaos.
Take a break.
Do what you need.
Ask about others
Focus on children
If you are filled with abundance, do something for those who have less.
Reach out from the real YOU
And may your day be blessed.
Julie
