Caramelized Words

I had started engaging in conversations with an acquaintance. The words he used to describe me would be caramelized with a layer of healing that nourished my motivation to thrive. 

Then..during one conversation ..He submitted a blistering evaluation ..

I know..intellectually..that I am entitled to having the healing without the hurting..

Now..I must put it into practice

Not About That

A co-worker said,in a most reassuring tone, that a mutual co-worker liked me.  It is not about if a person likes me it is about whether I LIKE the person.

EarShot

I have been having a specialized experience in the displays of human interaction.  People that maintain a role in my life are engaging in conversations about me in all ranges of my ear shot.  I did not have a reaction to the act of talking about me, I had a reaction to their selected words.

Negative Editing

I could be ready to make a change.  In the name of venting, I report stories of people's mistreatment of me.  It can serve as an indirect way to put myself down and give permission to others to also put me down.

Talking to a friend, I actively edited negative stories from my converstion.  I have hope that a my new behavior will hold.

Hoola Hoop

I am loosing weight.  The waist of my pants are starting to feel like a hoola hoop.  Wondering if the
bagginess of my cotton pants makes me look like I yearn to be a gang member. And just what
would my initiation be?

Condescending?

When people classify me as condescending...I ask them if they know the definition of condescending

Elevating Positions

I am in daily contact with a woman that volunteers information about her friends.  Whenever she introduces a friend,in conversation, she elevates their professional position.  Slotting a friend as a
veterinarian when he is a veterinarian's technician.

I do not question her descriptions because I feel it is more important for her to convey the discussed
image then for me to correct them.