Guard Your Hard-Won Peace And Don't Let Anyone Disturb It

Someone I don’t know well took a shot at me over dinner a few weeks ago. I don’t know what his end game was or is, but I knew what he said was not true. Wisely, I withdrew from the conversation and thankfully didn’t allow it to escalate.

But I was bothered. I ruminated over it overnight and into the morning. I spoke about it to two friends. And I ruminated some more.

And then I came back to myself. I remembered that my life is peaceful, that I am content, that I have so many blessings. And that I didn’t need to spend another moment worrying about this. I knew the truth and I knew this person had no right to disturb my peace. In fact, he didn’t even have the power to disturb my peace unless I let him.

So, I decided right then to let the whole matter go. I can’t know what was behind his actions and I don’t really need to. I can move on, perhaps a little more cautious with this person, but I can still move on.

Try this ONE thing

Are you holding on to something that isn’t serving you? What would it take for you to just let it go, count your blessings and move on?

Want to experience coaching? I like to start with a deep, get-to-know-you conversation to see if we are right for each other. Sometimes we talk for one or two hours at no charge. I have no goal except to bring about transformation. Together we work on the lies, the self-deception, the fears of the power you perceive to be outside yourself. We work on your difficulties in making decisions and your inability thus far to make bold choices in life and to follow through and trust yourself completely to do so.

The irony for some people is that the very thing that they want the coaching for (an indecisive, half-hearted life) is what’s keeping them from deciding whether to get coaching.

When you’re ready, reach out @ karen.laidlaw.theONEthing@outlook.com. Meanwhile, enjoy the blog!