When you begin seeing it as abuse, you’ll stop doing it…
FORCE. Stop trying to force yourself, or anyone else, into doing something you, he, or she are not ready to do.
Kim McMillan reminds us, “When I loved myself enough I began seeing the abuse in trying to force something or someone who isn’t ready — including me.”
Abusive? Aggressive? Assertive? Attentive?
There’s no need to force it.
It’s all in good time.
If it’s out of time, it’s abuse.
If it’s a hard time, it’s aggressive.
If it’s ahead of time, it’s assertive.
If it’s on time, it’s attentive.
If it’s IN TIME, it’s alive.
Force can be creatively life-giving and awe-inspiring.
Let’s redefine FORCE…
F.O.R.C.E.
Freedom.
Opportunity.
Real.
Real time.
Celebrate.
Enjoy.
IN joy.
Stop. Trying.
Start. Doing. When you’re ready.
Ready. Set. GROW.
(This is based on the profound little book, When I Loved Myself Enough by Kim McMillen and Alison McMillen-Givnish. You can order a copy HERE.)
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TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP:
How are you abusing yourself? Please write yourself an apology letter today. Then write yourself a letter of forgiveness.
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