Tell Yourself Today – Words Can…

Sometimes, we communicate really beautifully with those about whom we care.

And other times, what we say has long-lasting repercussions indeed.

A good friend of mine recently told me how the one person with whom he had zero defenses because of their deep abiding friendship…told him that she was going to emulate another person and care only about herself and her significant other.

Well, my friend wasn't that friend…nor her significant other.

Ergo, my friend realized he was now of zero importance in her life.

"Brutal" would have been a kind way to describe that blow.

To this day, my friend doesn't know if his friend realized quite how much her words affected him.  He decided to base his judgment on her consecutive actions…and when those showed zero concern, he basically bought the clue that was being bashed in his fact.

But finally…he's teaching himself not to care, simply to protect himself.

Which honestly, is truly a shame.

Thus today, tell yourself that the words you say can be heard in many different ways….and be alert to when people drop hints that they're hurting bigtime.

There's generally a reason for it….and in almost all cases, you do *not* want to lose your friendships.

Grow strong,

Barbara Ling