It's been a rather interesting couple of weeks. The Universe has seen fit to have me review a life lesson I seem to be having trouble with. Actually two of them. I have a rather larger than life personality. My friends say I tell it like it is and shoot from the hip, etc. I think I have a quick brain and mouth with a slow edit button and I always go for the punchline. Some people get me, many don't. I am always invited to parties because I am funny and it is invaluable when I am teaching and coaching. Nonetheless, I go to bed every night reviewing my daily commentary and cringing as I reinterpret my comments. I can easily give myself one hundred lashes every evening. So the rest of you Virgos out there are nodding your heads in agreement. We do seem prone to this penchant for perfection. In any case, a couple of people have reprimanded me for how my comments made them feel. Here's the lesson. I am not responsible for your feelings. Your interpretation of my words was completely taken out of context and obviously triggered some issues you are hiding from. I am learning not to berate myself for your emotional response. I am a nice person and I know I never joke with a hurt in mind. I am direct enough to let you know when I am pissed. So my lesson is to be more secure in my conversations and not let someone elses feelings impact mine. It's a good lesson. I am still learning it.
Sue
