How's That Workin' For Ya?

Dr. Phil's been known to ask the question often...and, actually, it's a good question. I know...right? I've been asking myself that question lately and came to some great conclusions. ~some of the people i surrounded myself with on a daily basis, were actually sucking the life out of me, and poisoning me, rather than encouraging me to be a better person ~there are too many other relationships in my life already that deserve to be nurtured, that have been ignored for too long ~walking away doesn't mean you failed, it means you've grown and can recognize that the battle is not worth losing the best parts of you, even if you have to leave some people behind ~the best thing to do to avoid bitterness is to forgive, even if it's just yourself you have to forgive, and recognize the positive things that have come out of a situation, even if it's just a few lessons you've learned and can take with you to the next adventure ~I am not above anyone, everyone deserves respect (and not just when they earn it)...however, people will treat you as bad as you let them ~It is a battle, every day, not to allow frustration, disappointment, anger or bitterness to take root in my heart from different situations in my life, but it's worth the fight, and love always wins ~no matter what, if God is put first, things will work out, and there will be a reason to smile ~don't ever be afraid to sit, quietly, with yourself, and ask the tough questions...you'll be happy you did, no matter how hard the truth is sometimes and, this tough one: ~no matter who you are or what you do, there is going to be somebody who doesn't like you, and, sometimes, you just have to give yourself a break, and realize that's just the way it's going to be...