I’ve written a few pieces about sabotage, but I’d like to hit the refresh button this morning. I don’t believe in sabotage, and I’ll explain why.
One: We can’t control other people. We already know this.
Two: We can control who we allow within our inner circle.
Three: Many will not agree, but I believe we have control over who we allow within our lives . . . . . Completely.
Four: If we allow someone into our lives, particularly within our inner circle, and these people cause damage, the damage they’ve done falls on us; possibly quite literally.
Five: Everything I’m speaking on falls under the category of [owning our shit], something else I’ve written about a few times. I’ll be revisiting the subject very soon.
Overview: If we allow someone into our lives and this person brings drama, and/or ugliness, we are responsible. Why waste time pointing, ranting, or allowing them even one additional second of thought. Being angry, feeling hatred, or seeking revenge will only cause additional self-harm. It’s important not to give away our power.
Take em off your chessboard. ❤️
Joseph Shanklin
February 11, 2020
ShankJoeJoe 
Exactly!
LikeLiked by 1 person
❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’ve chosen noun sabotage in context of relationships. Deliberately?
Cause I would choose to use it in wider form. But it’s not the point.
Anyway, not long ago I put some of my thoughts on the paper. If you like, you could follow the link… https://babeidede.wordpress.com/2019/12/25/crtice-61/
It’s in fourth paragraph.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I will look.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aleksandra . . . I sitting here trying to find the words but I haven’t found them. That was very powerful. I read the translation several times, and I copied it so I can read it some more. Thank you ❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Joe. If something is making you feel good and it’s useful, I feel happiness for you. Stay well…
LikeLiked by 1 person
And for you as well.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Letting go is one of the hardest lessons for me to learn. And staying angry takes so much energy so does hate… So I’ve got to learn to let go.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Anger is a temporary emotion. If someone stays angry more than a few seconds, they’re choosing to remain so. 😦
LikeLiked by 1 person
I agree absolutely with this. This sabotage drains energy like a high powered vacuum cleaner. Get those peeps off your chessboard. Truth!!
LikeLiked by 1 person