The better I’m doing I’ve been made aware of a handful who don’t necessarily like that. It has been a weird thing for me because I get excited when hearing about a person reaching a new level. A couple of situations I’ve heard of some lies that were spoken. I wanted to go to them, to their face and ask about it. In fact, two specific times I made plans to do this and was weirdly delayed from this. I was right, knew I was right! I’ve been meditating more and the thought came to me within worship and meditation, “What are you hoping to accomplish by speaking to them?” To let them know that I know, to…ahh, I get it. I’d be allowing my power and peace to be given away to another’s weakness. Some may mistakenly think that’s a fear to confront. Some things do need to be addressed head on. Other things to me depend on the value of the relationship and ultimate outcome. Okay. And so I let it go. It just…dropped away from me. Two things happened recently. A person overheard some of their negative speak some time ago. They told me it was a while ago and they were observing how I interact with them and just people in general. They appreciated my hard work and some other things and gave my business a donation. I have a nonprofit, we are ALWAYS appreciative of donations! The words though meant a lot too. I think sometimes these things can be distractions, meant to keep us from focusing on the task we know we are meant to do. This has been a lesson for me to continually be mindful of my own mouth as words are powerful. I don’t think we should be a doormat for others. I do think we should be mindful to apply mercy however we can. Have a beautiful Monday and a Blessed Week. 🙂