Sedona, Arizona by Oak Creek Canyon
The week has continued just like the last, and without sounding like I’m a nutcase (which I believe we are nutty in our own unique lovable way), I’m going to just say I recovered from one event, and am currently onto the next. Bring it on, says the Lord as he continues to use these events to refine my character. Thanks for reaching out and sharing your stories. I’m not a misery loves company kinda gal, but I do believe if we share our hearts openly it encourages others to do the same – by admitting life isn’t perfect and to hear stories from friends who struggle with the same thing makes us feel less alone, more normal, more hopeful.
You can’t make everyone happy. You may even offend or make people dislike you because you’re just living your own life, being you. My girlfriend Fawn posted a love letter to mean girls this week (she just contributed to a new book), so fitting and I loved the part when she asked –
“Why do you do what you do (gossip, snub, mock, attack, reject) but more importantly, why don’t you have the notion to quietly examine your hatred so you can find out what’s really broken in you? See, the rest of us know that one’s hatred has very little to do with the object the hatred is aimed at, but is instead a reflection of one’s inability to get emotionally aware and approach that emotion with maturity, dignity, and respect.”
I share this because in the past week you have shared your struggles, mean girls attacks, rejection from family and/or friends. The reality is, we are all imperfect people living imperfect lives but if we take a moment to not take rejection from people we love personally – but perhaps realizing we don’t know what people’s inner battles are, maybe we can respond more compassion, even if the action of attack isn’t warranted, and stings.
Life will never be constant, there will always be ups and downs, surprises and upsets, so let’s just go through life hugging each other, a lot. What do you say?
Mailinh says
Friday, October 31, 2014 at 8:02 PMHugging you right back, Diana! XX
Diana Elizabeth says
Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 3:56 PM((hug)) my love! xoxo!
Kristen Holly says
Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 12:01 AMHey little beauty! Whatever’s going on, you’ll rise above it. Tomorrow is a new day, and you get to feel as happy and free as you want to :) You are loved! Sending hugs from the coast, xoxo, Kristen
Diana Elizabeth says
Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 3:58 PMHi Kristen! Soooo wonderful to hear from you :) How are you liking being a Cali girl? Your locations look so amazing so it looks like you have adjusted nicely :) Thanks for the encouragement, means so much to me. Thankful for all the new days! xoxo!
Alex Varela says
Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 8:03 PMA bear hug from Las Vegas! Please let me know if you need anything. xo
Diana Elizabeth says
Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 11:17 PMLove you Alex! Miss you guys! Wish I could hug you all the time, and I most definitely will! xoxo!