A trusted friend gave me the best advice recently and I turned it into my New Year's resolution, even though I don't tend to set them. I'd been thinking about how tiring it can be to "take on" other people's stuff. Turning that around, my friend suggested remaining present, quiet and supportive, rather than feeling the need to problem solve. Just be there she said... and voila! I tried it out and all I can say is, wow! I had an adult beverage, listened with love and care, "heard" the details of a friend's break up experience and simply felt compassion for her. Quite the game changer! Just sayin' ;)
Blessings,
Chatgirl.
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